Two Hearts: Greek-Americans: A Story Based on Real History [Paperback]

This 80-page easy-to-understand reader is one of 12 historical novels in theHopes and Dreamsseries, whose diverse and fascinating characters, regardless of their ethnicity, face prejudice, danger, hardships, and setbacks, but survive with perseverance, a little bit of luck, and a generous amount of love in their new home in the US. Downloadable audio recordings of all 12 novels and free supplementary materials for teachers are available (visit ProLinguaLearning.com for more details).

Plot Summary:
In 1910, Georges widowed mother had no money for her daughter Adonias dowry, so she let her teenage son George go alone to America to make money for his sister. He worked shining shoes and then as a busboy in New York. He learned some English, but after a year he had nothing. He moved to Chicago to work in a factory and then bought an ice cream cart. Working with his wife and son, he started an ice cream shop. This historical novel tells the story of the struggles and success of Georges family.

• Free accompanying AUDIO program, available to download fromhttp://prolingualearning.comor to stream onhttp://youtube.com/@ProLinguaLearningAudio
• Includes a downloadable Sample Lesson for classroom or independent study
• Includes a downloadable Teachers Guide with a Plot Summary, Discussion Questions, Historical Photos, and Detailed Background
• Includes downloadable Ready-to-use classroom activities:What Did You Read?Form,Book ReportForm, Word Play and Fill-in-the-Blanks Review Activities
• Ideal for reading, discussion, and cross-cultural understanding in ESL or citizenship programs

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