She is an optimist and cares deeply for her family, however, her parents return to their home country Ireland, leaving Rose to look after her sister, Maureen. The process for getting into the country through Ellis Island is complicated families are subjected to tests and inspections to ensure their physical health. Many enter through Ellis Island to settle in New York City and the surrounding area, a new home that is vast and awe-inspiring. The book takes place during the early twentieth century there are droves of Europeans immigrating to the United States. As a result, her relationship with her sister is rocky and they must find a way to survive in a new country-America-after passing through Ellis Island. The main character, Rose Nolan, is separated from most of her family. Ashes of Roses by Mary Jane Auch is a work of historical fiction for young adult readers set against the backdrop of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.
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