The Journal of Sean Sullivan is a captivating and emotional journey into the life of a young Irish immigrant working on the transcontinental railroad in 1867. The diary-style narrative brings history to life in a deeply personal way, showing not just the backbreaking labor and danger of the work, but also the hopes, fears, and dreams of those who built America’s railroads. The voice of Sean feels authentic and relatable, making it easy for readers to connect with the struggles of the time. This book does an excellent job blending historical facts with a compelling story, making it perfect for middle-grade readers—or anyone—interested in American history. Highly recommended!
My Name Is America: The Journal Of Sean Sullivan, A Transcontinental Railroad Worker
By William Durbin
The author of the award winning The Broken Blade tells the story of a fifteen-year-old who goes to Nebraska to work on the Transcontinental Railroad with his father.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN-13: 9780439049948
ISBN-10: 0439049946
Published on 9/1/1999
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 192
Book Reviews (2)
Sean Sullivan, a young boy who is going on adventures with his father to help him out, with his brother, John in school, living with Aunt Katie. Sean, then ended up working at the railroad with his father, often experiencing deaths from other people, and possible losing his own life also a problem that he often have to avoid while working at the railroad. This book is based on after American Civil War of 1868. (American Civil War dates were 1861-65). - Happy Reading!