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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1982
The Castle on Hester Street
By Linda Heller, Boris Kulikov (Illustrator)
Grandpa's wild tales clash with Grandma's reality of their journey to America.
40 pages· 1,025 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 194 ratings
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Summary: Julie listens as Grandpa spins fantastical tales of flying goats and castles on Hester Street, painting a whimsical picture of their journey from Russia to New York. But Grandma's grounded recollections challenge his stories, revealing a more realistic immigrant experience. As Julie navigates these contrasting narratives, she uncovers the heart of her family's past. What truths lie between Grandpa's imagination and Grandma's reality?