Streets of Gold

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Set in 1901, the story follows Marisia, a young girl who flees Poland with her family but faces separation at Ellis Island due to her sister's illness. Alone with her brother Stefan in New York's Lower East Side, Marisia navigates the challenges of immigrant life while pursuing her dream of becoming an artist. The narrative explores themes of resilience, the immigrant experience, and the pursuit of dreams amidst adversity, complemented by historical details and period photographs that enrich the storytelling.