Book details

  • Genre:history
  • Sub-genre:General
  • Language:English
  • Pages:36
  • eBook ISBN:9781483543680

I, Annie Moore

By Stephanie Armiger

Overview

Annie Moore is an icon for every immigrant that has ever entered America through Ellis Island. At seventeen years of age, Annie Moore started out on the greatest adventure of her life. Born and raised in Cork, Ireland, she crossed an ocean, and on New Years Day, 1892, became the first of 12 million immigrants to pass through Ellis Island. "I don't ever remember being warm on the ship," Annie says of her trip to America. In this book you'll meet the real Annie Moore, as most books previously published about her life have been written about the wrong person. Finally, the real Annie Moore will take her rightful place in history. Hers' to you Annie.
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Description

Annie Moore is an icon for every immigrant that has ever entered America through Ellis Island. At seventeen years of age, Annie Moore started out on the greatest adventure of her life. Born and raised in Cork, Ireland, she crossed an ocean, and on New Years Day, 1892, became the first of 12 million immigrants to pass through Ellis Island. "I don't ever remember being warm on the ship," Annie says of her trip to America. In this book you'll meet the real Annie Moore, as most books previously published about her life have been written about the wrong person. Finally, the real Annie Moore will take her rightful place in history. Hers' to you Annie.
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About The Author

I was an art major in college and graduated from the Institute of Children's Literature. I am an award winning author and illustrator. I have written "A Devil In The Pines," "A Devil In The Pines II, New Blood," and "Baby Hannah's Journey." I have also written a full-length musical about the Statue of Liberty entitled "Bartholdi's Lady," and a play called "Lady Bluebeard." I have four lovely children: Alison, Nathan, Ryan and Hannah. I was born and raised in South Jersey and now live in Rogersville, Alabama.
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