First Avenue Editions (Tm), 1996-01-10
Copper Lady
Copper Lady
On My Own History and On My Own History (Paperback)
Leslie Bowman, Illustrator
Paperback
SKU:9780876149607
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The boat creaked and moaned as the storm's waves smashed into the ship. Down in the hold, Andre' sat between crates that held the great copper lady, the Statue of Liberty. They were on their way to America, but would the storm that raged prevent them from getting there? Given to the people of the United States in 1885 by the people of France as a symbol of friendship between the two countries, the Statue of Liberty has come to symbolize freedom, liberty, and hope to all that see her. In this thrilling tale, learn what might have happened during the statue's stormy trip to America.
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Book Details
Book Details
Age Range • 7-10
Pages • 48
Subjects • Stowaways • Statue of Liberty (New York • N.Y.) • Orphans
Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Historical | United States - 19th Century
Publisher Summary
Publisher Summary
The boat creaked and moaned as the storm's waves smashed into the ship. Down in the hold, Andre' sat between crates that held the great copper lady, the Statue of Liberty. They were on their way to America, but would the storm that raged prevent them from getting there? Given to the people of the United States in 1885 by the people of France as a symbol of friendship between the two countries, the Statue of Liberty has come to symbolize freedom, liberty, and hope to all that see her. In this thrilling tale, learn what might have happened during the statue's stormy trip to America.
