A Voyage from Ireland in 1849
Overview & Summary
Fourteen-year-old Fiona McGilray and her brother Patrick leave famine-stricken Ireland for Boston to seek out wealthy cousins who can help their struggling family, only to discover on arrival that no such cousins can be found and that America is far less welcoming to Irish immigrants than they'd hoped. The first book in the Journey to America series, Clare Pastore's novel follows Fiona's fight to survive and eventually reunite her family amid the anti-Irish prejudice of mid-19th-century Boston.
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Who This Book Is For
A great pick for Middle school students (Grades 6–8) studying History and Humanities. Helps students connect historical events with real human stories and broader perspectives.
Why CE Recommends This Book
Selected for Academic Enrichment & Readiness. Pushing slightly beyond standard classroom expectations, this title widens vocabulary, supports steady Lexile growth, and builds the academic rigor needed for advanced middle and high school courses.
