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Pavel is a new American, excited about his new country. When his rabbi tells him that the Civilian Conservation Corps is hiring young people, Pavel is thrilled. As a member of the Corps, he learns to plant trees, build dams, and take care of the land. But not everyone in the Corps thinks Pavel belongs in America. It's not until he and his immigrant friends learn to sing the country's new national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner" in time for Independence Day celebrations, that they're welcomed as true Americans.
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"The author's not-so-subtle metaphor illustrates how Pavel's work allows him to feel rooted in his new country just as his plantings grow and thrive in today's national parks and forests. A timely theme to emphasize America's promise for each generation of newcomers."
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