| The Year We Sailed the Sun Contributor(s): Nelson, Theresa (Author) |
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ISBN: 0689858272 ISBN-13: 9780689858277 Publisher: Atheneum Books OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 20th Century - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Orphans & Foster Homes - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - New Experience |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2014034956 |
| Lexile Measure: 940 |
| Physical Information: 1.6" H x 5.8" W x 8.3" (1.10 lbs) 432 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 - Sex & Gender - Girl's Interest |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 173371 Reading Level: 5.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 13.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Orphaned Julia never expected to be sent away, especially not to the ill-named House of Mercy. But adventure awaits her in this historical journey, based on a true story. "Go home," eleven-year-old orphan Julia Delaney is told, but home for her is gone. Spirited and strong, Julia faces a cruel life at an orphanage--the House of Mercy--blistering cold winters, and countless disappointments. But not even hopeful Julia can imagine what awaits her in Montana--and with the help of a miracle or two, she sets the sun a-sailing. Like the heroines of the beloved American Girls series, Julia's journey paints a vivid picture of United States history. Based on the true story of a real girl, with additional details explained in an Author's Note, The Year We Sailed the Sun is historical fiction at its best. |
Contributor Bio(s): Nelson, Theresa: - Theresa Nelson has written eight books for young readers, and at least six as-of-yet-unproduced screenplays. Four of her novels have been cited as Best Books of the Year by School Library Journal The 25[ Miracle, And One for All, The Beggar's Ride, and Earthshine, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book. She lives in Los Angeles, California, and is married to actor Kevin Cooney. They are the parents of three grown sons. |