My Name Is America by William Durban, William Durbin

208 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction childrens historical young adult adventurous emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

In 1905 fifteen-year-old Otto describes in his journal how he travels from Finland to America, joining his father in a dreary iron mining community in Minnesota and becoming involved in a union fight for better working conditions.

Community Reviews Summary of 19 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
informative 100%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.59

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