Aram's Choice
- Publisher
- Fitzhenry and Whiteside
- Initial publish date
- May 2006
- Category
- Europe, General
- Recommended Age
- 5 to 9
- Recommended Grade
- k to 4
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781550413540
- Publish Date
- May 2006
- List Price
- $10.95
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Description
Embark on this gripping adventure!
Aram is like all the boys exiled in Greece. He has survived the Armenian genocide in Turkey and now lives in an orphanage. He can never return home. One day Aram learns that he will be one of fifty boys who will start a new life in a country called Canada. What does he know of this distant land? There is snow, lots to eat, and no war. But most important of all, Aram has heard that the trees are covered in gold. All he will have to do is pluck the gold off the branches and he will have enough money to bring his grandmother out to join him. But first he must get there.
Aram is about to embark on a long adventure. Will he find a land of endless riches, or a place he can finally call home?
- A great adventure story for boys
- Illustrations are historically accurate
- Third title in the New Beginnings series (see below)
About the authors
Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch est l’auteure d’une dizaine de livres dont Cher Journal : Prisonniers de la grande forêt, Enfant volée, Soldat clandestin et Faire des bombes pour Hitler. Elle a remporté de nombreux prix et est l’une des auteures canadiennes de romans historiques pour les jeunes les plus respectées. L’écriture de Marsha met en relief son héritage ukrainien. Elle a reçu l’Ordre de la princesse Olga de la part du président ukrainien. Elle vit à Brantford, en Ontario.
MARSHA FORCHUK SKRYPUCH is the author of more than a dozen books, including Dear Canada: Prisoners in the Promised Land, Stolen Child, Making Bombs for Hitler, Underground Soldier and Don’t Tell the Enemy. She has won many awards for her work and is one of Canada’s most respected authors of historical fiction for young people. Much of Marsha’s writing focuses on stories from her Ukrainian heritage, and she has been presented with the Order of Princess Olha by the President of Ukraine and named a Canadian Ukrainian Woman of Distinction. Marsha lives in Brantford, Ontario. Visit her online at www.calla.com.
Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch's profile page
Muriel Wood's illustrations have appeared in a number of children's books, including Old Bird, L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables, and Margaret Laurence's The Olden Day's Coat. She has also illustrated the three previous titles in the New Beginnings series, Scared Sarah, Lizzie's Storm, and Aram's Choice. A former instructor at the Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto, Muriel now draws and paints fulltime. She lives with her husband and two cats in Toronto, Ontario.
Editorial Reviews
"Realistic color illustrations on most pages, some of them spreads, add authenticity to the narrative. Covering an incident little known in the United States, this work would be of particular interest in areas where Armenian immigrants live, but it could also underline a general discussion of humanitarianism."
— School Library Journal
"A story that is sure to inspire thoughtful discussion about relocation and humanitarian efforts."
— Also from the School Library Journal
"Aram's Choice is emotionally-charged . . . a perfect choice for lessons in history and humanitarianism. Readers between ages 8 and 11 (Grade 2-5) will feel a deep connection to the events, because the story is told first person through the eyes of a 12-year-old boy."
— Curled Up With A Good Kid's Book
"Young readers will find information on a little known period of Armenian and Canadian history in an enjoyable and easy to read format.
Recommended."
— CM Magazine
"Aram's Choice is superbly written to appeal to young audiences while informing them of the history of the world in which we live. . .Aram's Choice is an affordable, comprehensive asset to the social studies classroom."
"Rated: Excellent, enduring, everyone should see it!"
— Resource Links
"Short chapters, appealing full-color artwork, and well-researched back matter make this a good choice for readers interested in past humanitarian efforts.
— Booklinks
