When Jessie Came Across the Sea

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$12.84 - $22.08
UPC:
9780763612740
Binding:
Paperback
Publication Date:
9/29/2003
Release Date:
9/29/2003
Author:
Amy Hest
Language:
english
Edition:
Reprint

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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.

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