Aram's Choice (New Beginnings (Fitzhenry & Whiteside))

Aram's Choice (New Beginnings (Fitzhenry & Whiteside))
by Marsha Skrypuch

Aram's Choice (New Beginnings (Fitzhenry & Whiteside))
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Author: Marsha Skrypuch
Illustrator: Muriel Wood
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-05-31
ISBN: 155041352X
Number of pages: 72
Publisher: Fitzhenry and Whiteside

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Book Review: Poignant New Beginning
Summary: 5 Stars

Aram's story is based on the life of an Armenian orphan brought to Canada in 1923. Aram's journey out of Turkey (with his grandmother) during the Armenian Genocide, to an orphanage in Greece, and on to a farm in rural Ontario is one of new discoveries and experiences--unforgettable are his nighttime swim around the skeleton of a sunken ship, arriving at the Port of Quebec, and eating his first banana.

Historical information is smoothly woven into the story, as golden threads enrich silk fabric. Backmatter includes maps tracing Aram's journey, a glossary, bibliography of novels about the Armenian Genocide, including two gems by Marsha Skrypuch, Internet sites and films, an index, biographical information on the author and illustrator, and a historicl note. Color illustrations enrich the pages of this historically accurate, thoroughly researched, and well-designed book. A memorable chapter book in the New Beginnings series, ARAM'S CHOICE is a must-read.

Summary of Aram's Choice (New Beginnings (Fitzhenry & Whiteside))


Silver Birch Express shortlist 2007

Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice, 2007

Canadian Library Association Book of the Year for Children shortlist, 2007

Golden Oak nominee, 2008

Embark on this gripping adventure!

Aram is like all the boys exiled in Greece. He has survived the Armenian genocide in Turkey and now lives in an orphanage. He can never return home. One day Aram learns that he will be one of fifty boys who will start a new life in a country called Canada. What does he know of this distant land? There is snow, lots to eat, and no war. But most important of all, Aram has heard that the trees are covered in gold. All he will have to do is pluck the gold off the branches and he will have enough money to bring his grandmother out to join him. But first he must get there.

Aram is about to embark on a long adventure. Will he find a land of endless riches, or a place he can finally call home?

  • A great adventure story for boys
  • Illustrations are historically accurate
  • Third title in the New Beginnings series (see below)

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