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Lost in the Empire City

Author

Avi

Call Number

  • J AVI (CEN, EAS, OSH)

Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

New York, NY : Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2024]

Physical Description

289 pages ; 22 cm

Audience

Ages 8-12

Summary

An Italian boy loses his family after arriving at Ellis Island in the early 20th century. While searching for a clue as to where his family has gone, he gets caught up with a gang of boys who steal to stay alive. When unexpected betrayal leaves him scrambling, it will take all the street smarts he's gained to find a way back to his family.