A Bride for Anna’s Papa
A Story of Finnish Immigrants
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.
Contributors: Illus. by Kay Sather
Isabel Marvin
Author's Bio:Isabel R. Marvin (1924—2000) was the author of
three novels for young adults, taught school for twenty-two years in Farmington
and Chisholm, Minnesota, and lived in Northfield, Minnesota, for many years. By
the time Marvin lived in Chisholm, the town had recovered from the disastrous
fire that forms the climax of this book and the iron mines were operating at
full capacity.
Awards:Milkweed Prize for Children's Literature, 1994
Quotes:"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
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Life on the Iron Range of northern Minnesota in 1907 is not easy for
thirteen-year-old Anna Kallio. Her Mother's death from diphtheria has
left Anna to manage the house and take care of her younger brother,
Matti, and her father, a blacksmith in the dangerous iron mines. (Ages
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Publisher: Milkweed Editions
Published: 2004
Size: 5.25 x 8
Genre: Fiction/Fiction/Fiction
Pages: 144
ISBN: 9781571316509
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