When Jessie Came Across the Sea (Paperback, 1st U.S. pbk. ed)

"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.

General

Imprint:	Candlewick Press,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2003
First published:	September 2003
Authors:	Amy Hest
Illustrators:	P.J. Lynch
Dimensions:	253 x 279 x 3mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Picture book
Pages:	40
Edition:	1st U.S. pbk. ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-7636-1274-0
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > General Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal awareness: family, relationship & social issues > General Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal, health & social education (PHSE) > Body & health > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > General Promotions > School Holidays > Fiction Reads
LSN:	0-7636-1274-X
Barcode:	9780763612740

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