Until the last spike : the journal of Sean Sullivan, a Transcontinental Railroad worker
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New York : Scholastic Inc., [2013].
Physical Desc
182 pages ; illustrations, portraits, maps ; cm.
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Lamar Public Library (C426) - JUVENILE FICTION | J fic Durbin | On Shelf |
Weld School - Platteville Elementary - FICTION | HF FIC DUR | On Shelf |
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LC Subjects
Diaries -- Juvenile fiction.
Diary fiction.
Irish Americans -- Juvenile fiction.
Pacific railroads -- Juvenile fiction.
Railroad construction workers -- Juvenile fiction.
Railroad stories.
Railroads -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction.
Teenage boys -- Diaries -- Juvenile fiction.
Diary fiction.
Irish Americans -- Juvenile fiction.
Pacific railroads -- Juvenile fiction.
Railroad construction workers -- Juvenile fiction.
Railroad stories.
Railroads -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction.
Teenage boys -- Diaries -- Juvenile fiction.
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Published
New York : Scholastic Inc., [2013].
Format
Book
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
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Level 5.9, 5 Points
Level 5.9, 5 Points
Notes
General Note
Previously published as The Journal of Sean Sullivan as part of the series My name is America and Dear America, ℗♭1999.
General Note
"Nebraska and points west, 1867"--Cover.
Description
"It's August 1867 and Sean has just arrived from Chicago, planning to work with his father on the Transcontinental Railroad. Sean must start at the bottom, as a water carrier, toting barrels of it to the thirsty men who are doing the backbreaking work on the line. At night, everyone is usually too tired to do anything but sleep, yet Sundays are free, and Sean discovers the rough and rowdy world of the towns that seem to sprout up from nowhere along the railroad's path over the prairie. But prejudices run rampant for both the Irish and Chinese workers -- especially when they start a deadly race to see who can lay track the fastest. Through Sean's eyes, the history of this era and the magnitude of his and his fellow workers' achievements come alive."--Amazon.com, viewed September 4, 2013.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Durbin, W. (2013). Until the last spike: the journal of Sean Sullivan, a Transcontinental Railroad worker . Scholastic Inc..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Durbin, William, 1951-. 2013. Until the Last Spike: The Journal of Sean Sullivan, a Transcontinental Railroad Worker. Scholastic Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Durbin, William, 1951-. Until the Last Spike: The Journal of Sean Sullivan, a Transcontinental Railroad Worker Scholastic Inc, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Durbin, William. Until the Last Spike: The Journal of Sean Sullivan, a Transcontinental Railroad Worker Scholastic Inc., 2013.
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