The Next Ship Home: A Novel of Ellis Island

by Heather Webb, Kathryn Markey (reader)

1 pages, Audio CD

Published June 15, 2022

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Reviews

[KarlaC · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book in the beginning. But the characters never quite developed, and the storyline became very predictable towards the end. 3 1/2 stars.

[MaryAnn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Historical novel about immigrants coming to the USA in the early 1900s. The main characters are two young women, one from Italy and one German-American, who learn from each other as they navigate the Ellis Island bureaucracy, dangers and their status as women. A good reminder that, in over 100 years, some things have not changed.

[Marissa McMahon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book that talks about the management of Ellis Island and the different experiences of immigrants. Great historical fiction novel that provides a glimpse into Ellis Island and New York City in 1900 - 1905.

[Val Wilkerson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I very much enjoyed this book. Francesca, who had just arrived at Ellis Island only to have her sister Maria pass away before they could get through customs. I feel that I learned very much about what they went through when they got to Ellis Island, and after. The characters were alive. Good read

[Donna Counselman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Pertinent to every year in US history.

[Jackie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fairly decent story but got bored with it. Read about 1/4. Did not finish

[Patti · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one quickly made it to the top of my five star favs. I enjoyed both of their stories, their struggles, their perseverance.
These two young ladies will stay with me long after the last page was turned.