When Jessie came across the sea
When Jessie came across the sea1997
About this book
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. - Publisher.
Details
- First published
- 1997
- OL Work ID
- OL30413W
Subjects
Children's stories, EnglishEmigration and immigrationFictionGrandmothersJewsJuvenile fictionOrphansPicture books for childrenSpanish language materialsAccelerated ReaderImmigration and emigrationChildren's fictionEmigration and immigration, fictionJews, new york (state), new york, fictionGirls, fictionJews, fiction