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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1997 · Est. 15 min read-aloud
When Jessie Came Across the Sea
By Amy Hest, P.J. Lynch (Illustrator)
A young girl faces heartbreak as she leaves her grandmother for a new life in America.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,303 ratings
40 pages· 1,836 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
A young girl from an Eastern European village must leave her cherished grandmother behind to start anew in America. As she embarks on this daunting journey, both their hearts ache with the weight of separation. Will the promise of a new love and life in a foreign land mend their broken spirits? This poignant tale captures the essence of the immigrant experience, beautifully illustrated with warmth and detail, offering a heartfelt tribute to those who dared to dream beyond borders.
From the publisher
“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.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 1,836
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 470L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.2
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 17745
Publication
- Published
- September 29, 2003
- First published
- January 1, 1997
- Publisher
- Candlewick
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780763612740
- OCLC
- 55011251
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