When Jessie Came Across the Sea
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.
About the 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.
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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
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