Title: A whimsical tale of a perseverant immigrant who saves Philadelphia
Review: This picture book is based on a true story and it is truly a must have in the elementary classroom. A whimsical tale of a perseverant immigrant who saves Philadelphia by importing Sparrows to rescue the trees from the plight of inch worms. Jack dreaded the cross Atlantic journey to the United States, because he gets seasick. But, he wants to come to America for more opportunities at the turn of the 20th century. When the people of Philadelphia declare a state of emergency because the trees are disappearing with an infestation of inchworms, the main character comes up with a novel solution to solve a problem, but his community doubts him. He wants to try out his theory and on his own dime and dreading the journey, he once again sails back to his native England to collect sparrows. He returns and sets the sparrows free saving Philadelphia from the infestation. This is a lovely picture book that can be used in any elementary classroom.
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