| When Jessie Came Across the Sea |
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author: Amy Hest
illustrator: P.J. Lynch
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| P.J. Lynch fans will cheer! A picture-book gem - now in paperback |
| 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. |
| "Hest simply and faithfully holds a mirror to the milestone event for millions of turn-of-the-century immigrants."-- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review) |
suggested retail price (U.S./CAN):
$6.99 / $8.00 |
isbn-10/isbn-13:
076361274x / 9780763612740 |
on sale date:
09/2003 |
type/format:
Picture book / Paperback |
age range:
6 yrs - 12 yrs
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# of pages/size:
40 / 11" x 10" |
grade range:
Grade 1 - Grade 7
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subjects:
Character Education; Grandparents; Historical Fiction; Independence; Multicultural; Social Studies; |
