Elin's Amerika (1941)

by Marguerite De Angeli

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Reprint of a lovely story, written by Newbery Award winning author Marguerite de Angeli in 1941, about a little Swedish girl adjusting to life in "the New World." As settlers of the New Sweden Colony (1638-1655) Elin and her family experience both the adventure and adversity of life in their new land, but what Elin longs for most is a playmate from back home. Beautifully illustrated historical fiction for young readers.… (more)

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I love deAngeli's illustrating style. Her books are specifically written for younger children and she does that well. I was a bit confused as to why it had to be about American life since most of it seemed to be about Swedish culture.

I can see why it's out of print, though. Yep. (

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Historical fiction that reads as if fresh. Beautiful illustrations that bring to life the actual tools, clothing, etc. of the time. Some might say everyone's a little too good, too loving - but I know from my fortunate youth that it is possible to have a family & community that are not dysfunctional!

I feel so lucky I found this treasure (and several others) at a discard sale at the library in Junction City, KS. A treat for fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder and the American Girl series, and for those interested in the Tomten. (

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Elin's Amerika

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1941

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Reprint of a lovely story, written by Newbery Award winning author Marguerite de Angeli in 1941, about a little Swedish girl adjusting to life in "the New World." As settlers of the New Sweden Colony (1638-1655) Elin and her family experience both the adventure and adversity of life in their new land, but what Elin longs for most is a playmate from back home. Beautifully illustrated historical fiction for young readers.

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From the back dj flap of Up the hill.
The delightful adventures of a little girl who lived in the Swedish settlement near the Delaware River in the seventeenth century - and how her wish for a playmate finally came true.

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