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Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-57131-650-9
Pages: 144
Publish Date: Dec, 2004
Genre: Young Readers
A Bride for Anna's Papa
BY Isabel R. Marvin
The death of her mother has left thirteen-year-old Anna Kallio responsible for running the house, cooking, cleaning, and taking care of her nine-year-old brother, Matti. She has no time anymore for school or friends. She and Matti worry about their father, a blacksmith for the iron mines, and decide to find him a new wife. When they try to arrange a match with one of the “mail order” brides arriving from Finland, the results are different from anything Anna expected. The book’s conclusion features the Chisholm Fire of 1908.
"Set against a compelling background of dangerous iron mines, beautiful lakes and woodlands, a labor struggle, and a multi-ethnic community of European immigrants. . . . Refreshingly matter-of-fact."
—Hungry Mind Review"Well-developed characters and a plot with enough suspense and drama will hold readers' attention throughout."
—School Library Journal“This historical novel provides a view of life on Minnesota's Iron Range near hibbing.”
—Booklinks
