One Good Thing About America by Ruth Freeman tells an important story: 9 year old Anais’ experience moving from DRC to a new school in the United States. Anais’ mother and little brother are with her, but her grandmother, father, and brother have not been able to come to the United States/5. · Inspired by the author's work with students learning English, this sweet, often funny middle-grade novel explores differences and common ground across cultures. In contrast to a growing climate of fear and doubt, this story of a refugee child navigating her new life restores hope and reminds us that America is, in fact, a nation of immigrants where we must accept our differences in order to Brand: Holiday House. · In contrast to a growing climate of fear and doubt, this story of a refugee child navigating her new life restores hope and reminds us that America is, in fact, a nation of immigrants where we must accept our differences in order to survive--and that's one very good thing. Read more. Product www.doorway.ru: Ruth Freeman.
It's always hard to start at a new school and even harder if you're in a new country. Back home, nine-year-old Anaïs was the best English student in her class, but here in Crazy America it feels like she doesn't know English at all. Nothing makes sense (chicken fingers?), and the kids at. A great discussion starter on immigration, Ruth Freeman's One Good Thing About America puts middle grade readers in the shoes of Anaïs, a new immigrant whose family is fleeing their native Congo in hopes of gaining asylum, and safety, in America. One Good Thing About America Paperback by Ruth Freeman: Raise Kids Who Love to Read. Shop. 0. Ruth Freeman grew up in rural Pennsylvania but now lives in Maine. She is a teacher who works one-on-one and in small groups with English language learners, in addition to being the author of several successful nonfiction picture.
Inspired by the author's work with students learning English, this sweet, often funny middle-grade novel explores differences and common ground across cultures. In contrast to a growing climate of fear and doubt, this story of a refugee child navigating her new life restores hope and reminds us that America is, in fact, a nation of immigrants where we must accept our differences in order to survive—and that's one very good thing. Ruth Freeman writes fiction and nonfiction for young readers. After publishing four nonfiction picture books, histories of beds, hairstyles, candy and underwear, she turned to fiction. Her first novel, One Good Thing About America, was inspired by her work teaching English to students new to America. Her latest novel is How to Save a Superhero. In contrast to a growing climate of fear and doubt, this story of a refugee child navigating her new life restores hope and reminds us that America is, in fact, a nation of immigrants where we must accept our differences in order to survive--and that's one very good thing. Read more. Product Details.
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