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When Jessie Came Across the Sea
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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. Lynch that glow with warmth and carefully observed detail, creating an unforgettable tribute to the immigrant experience.
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.
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| Product # | 57855-G |
|---|---|
| Author | Amy Hest |
| Grade Level | 1-4 |
| Interest Level | 1-4 |
| Fiction/Nonfiction | Fiction |
| Guided Reading Level | S |
| Lexile Level | 470 |
| Publisher | Dorling Kindersley |
| Multicultural | Jewish |