In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
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Meet Shirley Temple Wong, a delightful heroine who has come from China and arrived in Brooklyn in 1947 — the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson. Based on the author's own experiences, the story captures the highs and lows of coming to live in a new country, learning English, and falling in love with the Brooklyn Dodgers during moments that are both heartbreaking and hilarious. A must-read for teachers working with ELLs and newcomer students.
Language: English
Age Level: Middle Grade
Publisher: HarperTrophy
Book Series: Asian Pacific American Heritage: Sports Stories Baseball: Diverse Books for Kids Between Two Worlds: Asian Pacific American Heritage ELL Stories Immigrant Stories: A New Home Stories for the Lunar New Year! My America: Many Stories, Many Voices
9780064401753