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The Long Way Westward

by Joan Sandin · 1989

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This lively sequel to The Long Way to a New Land follows the fortunes of Carl Erik's family from New York City to the farmlands of Minnesota. "Historically accurate; will attract competent primary-grade readers and will be equally suitable for less able readers in intermediate grades." —SLJ.

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1990 The USA Through Children's Books (ALA)

Children's Books of 1989 (Library of Congress)

1989 Children's Books (NY Public Library)

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of this
Subject
historyhistoryMore like thisLess of thissocial sciencesocial scienceMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 64 pages

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