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by Diane Lee Wilson

Hardcover, 2012

Library's review

Working to help build the transcontinental railroad, Malachy, an Irish youth, faces dangerous working conditions and his own ignorance and prejudice about the Chinese workers at his side. A tale of personal development, change, and courage during times of struggle. Author’s Note.

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--People-Places-Environments, NCSS Standards Theme--Individual Development and Identity, NCSS Standards Theme--Individuals-Groups-Institutions, NCSS Standards Theme--Power-Authority-Governance, History-Life & Culture in the Americas, Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5)Reading Level-Middle (6-8), Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5), Reading Level-Middle (6-8)

Genres

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Margaret K. McElderry Books (2012), 288 pages

Description

An Irish boy and a Chinese boy become friends, despite their mistrust and prejudices, while working on the Transcontinental Railroad in 1866.

Awards

The Best Children's Books of the Year (Nine to Twelve — 2013)
NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2013)

Language

English

Original language

English

ISBN

1442420138 / 9781442420137

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