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jaij7's review
3.0
I liked this book about an immigrant coming to America and what she chose to bring with her.
carolpk's review
I picked this one up as it has beautiful woodcut illustrations by Mary Azarian. I became interested in her work from illustrations in a book we read in an adult, children's book discussion. That it is written by a Connecticut Author, Leslie Connor was also a plus.
The triple crown was the theme of those who immigrated to the United States as I have been researching my ancestors of late.
"Miss Bridie chose the shovel from the peg in the barn, and she took it to the dock, where she stepped aboard the ship."
This shovel allows Miss Birdie to carve out a simple life with the help of a well-chosen item from her former home.
"She could have had a chiming clock or a porcelain figurine, but Miss Birdie chose a shovel back in 1856."
Lovely book, lovely theme.
The triple crown was the theme of those who immigrated to the United States as I have been researching my ancestors of late.
"Miss Bridie chose the shovel from the peg in the barn, and she took it to the dock, where she stepped aboard the ship."
This shovel allows Miss Birdie to carve out a simple life with the help of a well-chosen item from her former home.
"She could have had a chiming clock or a porcelain figurine, but Miss Birdie chose a shovel back in 1856."
Lovely book, lovely theme.
cweichel's review
4.0
I’m trying to read everything of Leslie Connor’s work that is in our library system.
Miss Brodie is an industrious young woman who could have taken a chiming clock or porcelain figurine when she left her home to travel across the sea. The shovel and her own grit and determination ended up helping her make a fine life.
Mary Azarian’s stunning woodcuts are the perfect visual accompaniment.
Miss Brodie is an industrious young woman who could have taken a chiming clock or porcelain figurine when she left her home to travel across the sea. The shovel and her own grit and determination ended up helping her make a fine life.
Mary Azarian’s stunning woodcuts are the perfect visual accompaniment.
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