The Promised Land
The Promised Land by Isabelle Holland, published by Scholastic in 1996, is a children’s fiction book that continues the story of orphans Maggie and Annie Lavin. Set three years after the sisters were taken in by the Russells on their Kansas farm, the narrative explores their struggles as New York-born Irish Catholics in a predominantly Protestant community. This edition spans 155 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of family dynamics and identity as the sisters face a pivotal decision when their Uncle Michael arrives to claim them. The story delves into themes of belonging and prejudice, highlighting the challenges of growing up in a foster home while navigating the complexities of frontier life. Through Maggie and Annie’s journey, the book addresses the essence of family and the bonds that define it.
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The heroines of The Journey Home return in the continuing saga of orphans Maggie and Annie Lavin. It’s been three years since the girls were taken in by the Russells to live on their farm in Kansas. The girls, New York-born Irish Catholics, still don’t fit in to the Protestant world they call home. When their Uncle Michael shows up to claim them, they’re torn. But in making a decision about where to go, the real meaning of family reveals itself.
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