num_pages: 32
description: The journey begins for a young immigrant named Miss Bridie. It is a journey of hope and uncertainty, a journey that will take her to a new land, a new home, and—if she has chosen wisely—a good life. With elegant woodcuts, Caldecott medalist Mary Azarian brings to life Leslie Connor’s spare story of a life rich with blessings, yet not without challenges. Here is a lyrical tribute to the millions of immigrants who left their homes to begin anew in America—and an enchanting look at how one woman carves out a life with the help of a common shovel.
language: English
title: Miss Bridie Chose a Shovel
titlecomplete: Miss Bridie Chose a Shovel
genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Childrens, Historical, Picture Books
ratings_count: 210
awards: awardedAt: 1104566400000
name: IRA Children’s and Young Adult’s Book Award
category: Primary–Fiction
publisher: Houghton Mifflin