Imagine being fourteen years old and going on a big trip with two little brothers. Now imagine leaving the only home, family, and friends that you have ever known. How would you feel? Now imagine doing this all on your own, without any grown ups to help you. Would you be afraid? I sure would.
In the story, Dreaming of America, that's what Annie had to do. Her parents had moved to America and left Annie and her brothers with their Auntie and uncle. Annie's parents worked hard to earn enough money to send for the children. She left her home in Ireland with her two younger brothers, Anthony and Phillip, to come to America. They had to travel on a big ship with lots and lots of other people and it was very crowded on the ship. It was noisy and hot and when they hit bad weather, and people got very seasick and threw up alot because the weather made big waves that made the ship move all over. They were on the ship for a very long time. They even spent Christmas on the ship so there was no Christmas tree or delicious dinner. There were no presents either. Will Annie and her brothers make it to America to find their parents? Will she ever see Ireland and her family and friends again? You'll have to read Dreaming of America: An Ellis Island Story to find out!
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