Canada - Peoples & Places, North American People, Canada - History
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Overview
Between 1928 and 1971, Pier 21 was the gateway of Canada. As the landing port for immigrants, it greeted more than one million new Canadians. It also saw many Canadians leave, including 368,000 soldiers who sailed overseas during the Second World War.This is the story of Pier 21 and the many people who passed through it, the war brides and their children, the returning warriors, and the refugees from war-torn Europe and beyond. It examines the importance of Canada’s “Ellis Island” and its role today as a historical center.
Editorials
Children's Literature
Pier 21 served as a gateway of hope for the many people who immigrated through its doors--children evacuated from war-torn Great Britain, war brides, displaced persons, soldiers and reunited families. Opened as an immigration facility in 1928 in Halifax, Canada, this port saw thousands of people stream through its doors to a new life and new hope. With numerous historical photographs, Granfield outlines the stories of the people who entered Pier 21, relating details of both their journeys, their reasons for coming, the challenges they faced, and how Pier 21 affected the lives of immigrants. Also embedded within this excellent reference book is the story of World War II and Canada 's involvement. A focus on the stories and pictures of children makes this an especially relevant nonfiction book for young people. 2000, Tundra Books, Ages 9 to 12, $12.99. Reviewer: Leah HansonBook Details
Published
March 1, 2000
Publisher
Tundra Books (NY)
Pages
48
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780887765179