Maggie's Amerikay by Barbara Timberlake Russell

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Russell, Barbara Timberlake, Maggie’s Amerikay. Melanie Kroupa Books, 2006. PICTURE BOOK.

Coming across with her Irish family to America, Maggie struggles to adapt to her new surroundings. When her little sister catches Yellow Fever and her mother can’t work, Maggie picks up a job helping an elderly black man to write down his story and learns a valuable lesson.

An endearing story about a young girl and her struggles in America. The story is well-done, the illustrations are befitting of the story. Readers who like Irish stories and historical fiction will probably enjoy this book. EL(K-3), OPTIONAL. Reviewer: Kira M, Youth Services Librarian, HUN Public Library.