Description
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 orphanage--the House of Mercy--blistering cold winters, and countless disappointments. But not even hopeful Julia can imagine what awaits her in Montana--and 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.
Details
Author: |
Nelson, Theresa |
Publisher: |
Atheneum Books |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
2015 |
Number of Pages: |
432 |
Dewey: |
FIC |
Dewey Range: |
FIC |
Binding Type: |
Hardcover |
Interest Age: |
11 |
Accelerated Reader Interest Level: |
Middle Grade |
Accelerated Reader Reading Level: |
5.6 |
Accelerated Reader Point Value: |
13 |
Lexile Level: |
940 |
Lexile Range: |
Confident Reader (800 - 999) |
