Theresa Nelson

The Year We Sailed the Sun (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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 orphanagethe House of Mercyblistering cold winters, and countless disappointments. But not even hopeful Julia can imagine what awaits her in Montanaand 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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Simon + Schuster LLC
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Altersempfehlung: ab 9 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. März 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781481406499
• Artikelnr.: 42493657

Autorenporträt

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.