How Many Days to America? A Thanksgiving Story

Last updated Monday, March 25, 2002

Author: Eve Bunting
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Grade Level: 5th
Date(s) Used: Nov. 2000, Nov. 2001

Synopsis: After the police come, the family is forced to flee their Caribbean island and set sail for America in a small fishing boat. Other refugees crowd the boat and the voyage is a long one, but when the family finally arrives they discover it's a special day in more ways than one.

Craft ideas:

• What are you really thankful for? Make and share an illustrated list.
• Draw out a map of their journey--where did they go, what happened, where?