--- product_id: 22489643 title: "The Long Way Westward: An Early Reader About a Swedish Family's Immigration Journey to Minnesota for Kids (Ages 4-8) (I Can Read Level 3)" price: "S/.26" currency: PEN in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/22489643-the-long-way-westward-an-early-reader-about-a-swedish store_origin: PE region: Peru --- # The Long Way Westward: An Early Reader About a Swedish Family's Immigration Journey to Minnesota for Kids (Ages 4-8) (I Can Read Level 3) **Price:** S/.26 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Long Way Westward: An Early Reader About a Swedish Family's Immigration Journey to Minnesota for Kids (Ages 4-8) (I Can Read Level 3) - **How much does it cost?** S/.26 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/22489643-the-long-way-westward-an-early-reader-about-a-swedish) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description America, at last! This classic early reader tells an exciting story and is also a good launching pad for classroom and home discussions. The Long Way Westward 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. This lively sequel to The Long Way to a New Land follows the fortunes of Carl Erik’s family from New York City to the farmlands of Minnesota. "Historically accurate; will attract competent primary-grade readers and will be equally suitable for less able readers in intermediate grades." (School Library Journal) As a fan of this book and its companion, The Long Way to a New Land, put it: "The books describe the difficulty and dangers of the journey in a way that is non-complaining and full of optimism for a new life in America. Teachers, these books are wonderful for integrating with other subjects and topics, such as immigration, westward expansion, steamships, trains, geography, and American life in the 1860s." Author-artist Joan Sandin's grandfather was born in Sweden and immigrated to Wisconsin with his parents in 1882, when he was only two. Joan herself spent time in Sweden and did extensive research to create her well-loved classic books about the immigrant experience. What did it take for a family to build a new life in a new land? Children's Historical Fiction: Travel with brothers Carl Erik and Jonas by train and steamboat as they journey from New York to their new home in Minnesota in the 1860s. Immigration Story for Kids: Experience the hopes and challenges of a Swedish immigrant family leaving everything behind for the promise of America. Westward Expansion: A perfect introduction for young readers to a key period in American history, ideal for classroom and homeschool discussions. Early Reader Classic: With simple language and engaging illustrations, this beloved sequel to The Long Way to a New Land helps build reading confidence. Review: Great books - I love these books. Perfect reading level. I use these book as part of our homeschool Review: Nice Story - Great story for Kids to Read. Highly Recommend. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #171,757 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #171 in Children's 1800s American Historical Fiction #1,692 in Children's School Issues #2,499 in Children's Beginner Readers | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 126 Reviews | ## Images ![The Long Way Westward: An Early Reader About a Swedish Family's Immigration Journey to Minnesota for Kids (Ages 4-8) (I Can Read Level 3) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51V4B5NmxeL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great books *by C***G on August 10, 2025* I love these books. Perfect reading level. I use these book as part of our homeschool ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice Story *by S***Y on December 9, 2024* Great story for Kids to Read. Highly Recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great sequel! *by S***R on August 9, 2025* If you enjoyed the first book, you'll enjoy this sequel. It brought tears to my eyes, but I always love a reunion story. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pe/products/22489643-the-long-way-westward-an-early-reader-about-a-swedish](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/22489643-the-long-way-westward-an-early-reader-about-a-swedish) --- *Product available on Desertcart Peru* *Store origin: PE* *Last updated: 2026-09-01*