Fiona's Lace

by Patricia Polacco

Other authorsPatricia Polacco (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2014

Library's review

When times are hard in Ireland, Fiona and her family travel to Chicago to work as domestic laborers. This touching story includes themes about cultural heritage, emigration, and family.

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--Time-Continuity-Change, NCSS Standards Theme--People-Places-Environments, NCSS Standards Theme--Global Connections, History-Life & Culture in the Americas, Reading Level-Primary (K-2)Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5), Reading Level-Primary (K-2), Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5)

Genres

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books (2014), Edition: Illustrated, 48 pages

Description

"Fiona and her family moved from Ireland to Chicago to begin a new life. Yet, when the family is struck with misfortune, will Fiona's lace help save them?"--

Awards

Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award (Nominee — 2017)
Read Aloud Indiana Book Award (Intermediate — 2016)
NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2015)
Teacher Favorites Award (2015)
Picture This Recommendation List (2015)

Language

English

Original language

English

Pages

48

Physical description

48 p.; 11 inches

ISBN

1442487240 / 9781442487246

DDC/MDS

813.6

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