George loved his secret Sunday spot, his big family, and Mama's fresh rye bread. But he did NOT like all the new talk about unfamiliar and faraway places. What would moving to America mean for George? How would he find the strength to face all the challenges ahead? is based on the true story of George, a young boy who immigrated from Germany to the United States (via the Red Star Line in Antwerp, Belgium) as an indentured servant in 1893. Includes primary and secondary sources. Lexile Range 610L-800L