Paperback. The boat creaked and moaned as the storm's waves smashed into the ship. Down in the hold, Andre sat between crates that held the great copper lady, the Statue of Liberty. They were on their way to America, but would the storm that raged prevent them from getting there? Given to the people of the United States in 1885 by the people of France as a symbol of friendship between the two countries, the Statue of Liberty has come to symbolize freedom, liberty, and hope to all that see her. In this thrilling tale, learn what might have happened during the statue's stormy trip to America. Introduce young readers to history through the stories of both real and fictionalized people. By focusing on a single important episode that describes a historical event, these books engage readers' interests and imaginations. Written in a story format, each account relates events that really happened, often followed by a brief summary of the historical event to further explain the significance it had on history. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: The Copper Lady (Paperback)
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group, Minneapolis
Publication Date: 1997
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0876149603
ISBN 13: 9780876149607
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Bowman, Leslie
Condition: new

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The boat creaked and moaned as the storm's waves smashed into the ship. Down in the hold, Andre‚ sat between crates that held the great copper lady, the Statue of Liberty. They were on their way to America, but would the storm that raged prevent them from getting there? Given to the people of the United States in 1885 by the people of France as a symbol of friendship between the two countries, the Statue of Liberty has come to symbolize freedom, liberty, and hope to all that see her. In this thrilling tale, learn what might have happened during the statue's stormy trip to America.

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Alice Ross is a homemaker, who started writing stories for her grandchildren.

Kent Ross, is a minister.

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