{"product_id":"lost-in-the-empire-city-9780063086968","title":"Lost in the Empire City","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNewbery Medalist Avi is back with a gripping exploration of the immigrant experience at the turn of the twentieth century. A must-read for fans of \u003cem\u003eMoon over Manifest \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eEcho Mountain\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Santo's father left their tiny town in Italy for America, he made Santo promise to keep their family together until he has enough money to bring the rest of them to the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt takes a few years, but Mama finally gets word that their family can join Papa. Santo couldn't be more excited to go to America--and to see his father again. However, Santo gets separated from his mother and siblings at Ellis Island, and he is left to fend for himself on the mean streets of Manhattan. Santo doesn't speak English, he doesn't know anyone, and he has nowhere to go. He has no money and no help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile searching desperately for a clue as to where his family has gone, Santo gets caught up with a gang of boys who steal to stay alive. But when an unexpected betrayal leaves Santo scrambling, it will take all the street smarts he's gained to find a way back to his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Avi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quill Tree Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.40h x 5.00w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063086968\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e551450 \/ Lost in the Empire City\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAvi:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvi\u003c\/strong\u003e is the award-winning author of more than eighty-two books for young readers, ranging from animal fantasy to gripping historical fiction, picture books to young adult novels. \u003cem\u003eCrispin: The Cross of Lead \u003c\/em\u003ewon the Newbery Medal, and \u003cem\u003eThe True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eNothing but the Truth \u003c\/em\u003ewere awarded Newbery Honors. He is also the author of the popular Poppy series. Avi lives in Denver, Colorado. Visit him online at avi-writer.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Avi \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47858814910621,"sku":"9780063086968","price":23.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_845a649d-9d12-47bc-8916-ebcb04ed4194.jpg?v=1776860870","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/lost-in-the-empire-city-9780063086968","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}