Title-How I Became an American
Author-Karin Gundisch/translated
by James Skofield
Illustrator-N/A
Genre-Chapter Book
Subgenre-Historical Fiction
Theme-Stepfathers, remarriage,
moving, fear, country life
Primary and secondary characters-Johann
(Johnny)
Award(s)-The Batchelder Award
Date of publication-2000
Publishing company- Beltz Verlag,
Weinheim & Basel
Brief summary- This is a story about a ten-year old boy and his journey to becoming an American. The story starts in 1902 in a small German town.
How would you use the book with
students- This is a great book for 3rd grade and up to read and learn about history.
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