On Our Way to Oyster Bay



On Our Way to Oyster Bay
A moving, fictionalized account of a march that raised awareness about child labor. Eight-year-old Aidan and his friend Gussie have joined the picket line at the cotton mill to demand the chance to go to school instead of work. But when famous labor reformer Mother Jones arrives, she has an even bolder idea than a strike. She wants to lead them on a march from Pennsylvania all the way to President Theodore Roosevelt’s summer home in Oyster Bay, New York! This inspiring tale is a tribute to the extraordinary spirit of Mother Jones, and a testament to the power of standing up for what’s right, no matter how old you are.
About This Book
By: Monica Kulling
Illustrated by: Felicita Sala
Published by: Kids Can Press
7-12Age Range
4.4AR
32Pages
PeopleSubject
780LLexile
15-30 minsReading Time
QGuided Reading
QFountas & Pinnell
40DRA