East Side Story

This series presents exciting historical novels that show the diversity and strength of our American culture. Each volume concludes with a short "Historical Postscript" that tells more about the real people depicted in the story, provides valuable background information on the era described, and lists other books on the subject suitable for young readers. Each book is reviewed for accuracy by a historical expert.Ten-year-old Rachel Boganovich, a Russian immigrant, befriends Antonio Russo, whose family has moved to New York's Lower East Side from Italy, in the early 1900s. Together they watch their older sisters battle for union rights at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company.Bader, Bonnie is the author of 'East Side Story' with ISBN 9781881889717 and ISBN 1881889718.