When Jessie Came Across the Sea |
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| Author:
| Hest, Amy |
| Illustrator:
| Lynch, P. J. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7636-1274-0 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2003 |
| Publisher: | Candlewick Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $7.99 |
Book Description:
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"Hest simply and faithfully holds a mirror to the milestone event for millions of turn-of-the-century immigrants." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) When a young girl from a poor eastern European village learns that she must leave her beloved grandmother for a new life -- and a new love -- in America, they both feel that their hearts will break. The sure and inspired narrative by award-winning author Amy Hest is paired with paintings by P.J....
More Description "Hest simply and faithfully holds a mirror to the milestone event for millions of turn-of-the-century immigrants." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
When a young girl from a poor eastern European village learns that she must leave her beloved grandmother for a new life -- and a new love -- in America, they both feel that their hearts will break. The sure and inspired narrative by award-winning author Amy Hest is paired with paintings by P.J. Lynch that glow with warmth and carefully observed detail, creating an unforgettable tribute to the immigrant experience.