Sandin, Joan

Carl Erik journeys with his family from Sweden to America during the famine of 1868.

A photographer has come a long way to the Irwin farm - just to photograph Andrew's dancing bear. Bearly never misses a chance to perform.

In 1938-1939, fourth-grader Monchi Ramirez and the other students at Coyote School enjoy their new teacher, have a special Christmas celebration, participate in the Tucson Rodeo Parade, and produce their own school newspaper.

Carl Erik, a recent immigrant from Sweden, becomes the man of the house when his father and uncle go to work in a logging camp, and he learns many things about life in Minnesota while attending school, doing his chores, and trying to put meat on the table.

Relates the experiences of two young brothers and their family, immigrants from Sweden, from their arrival in New York through the journey to their new home in Minnesota.

Andrew and his family are excited when a photographer comes to take a picture of their dancing bear, but then Bearly can't be found.

Relates the experiences of two young brothers and their family, immigrants from Sweden, from their arrival in New York through the journey to their new home in Minnesota.

Carl Erik journeys with his family from Sweden to America during the famine of 1868.