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Thomas Hrodej's father, a tough Bohemian immigrant, helped build the Erie Canal. When Thomas is picked on by the town bullies, will he be as tough as his father? When they use the ultimate weapon... rumors and gossip, Thomas turns to the new, young, Bohemian priest, Fr. Neumann, for help. What he finds is a treasure!Fun to ReadExciting AdventuresFaith Filled Journeys!Unit Study on Erie Canal Included!It's 1836 Williamsville, New York, and the Erie Canal is opening the West. Catholics are persecuted, misunderstood, and, at times, even despised. Follow the adventures of Thomas and Father John Neumann as they encounter bandits, thugs with guns, creatures in the forest, and the special gifts of their own faith, friends and family. Live the adventures with Thomas and Father Neumann, as, for love of Christ, they win the treasure which helps to build the Church in this new land called America. Book is softcover, 120pp, with black and white illustrations by Eileen McCook. A great book for elementary-level learners, the fun-to-read story is supplemented with biographical and historical information and critical reading and vocabulary enrichment activities.
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