When Jessie Came Across the Sea
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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 (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.
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The Creatives Behind the Book
Amy Hest is the author of many beloved picture books, including Charley’s First Night and When Charley Met Grampa, both illustrated by Helen Oxenbury; Little Chick and three books about Sam and Mrs. Bear, all illustrated by Anita Jeram; and Are You Sure, Mother Bear?, illustrated by Lauren Tobia. Amy Hest lives in New York City.
P J Lynch (Illustrator) P. J. Lynch was born in Belfast in 1962, the youngest of five children. He studied illustration at Brighton College of Art (where one of his tutors was Raymond Briggs). He has won numerous prizes, including the Mother Goose Award and the Kate Greenaway Award. He now lives in Dublin.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780763612740
- Publication Date
- September 29, 2003
- Publisher
- Candlewick
- Original Publication Date
- January 1, 1997
- Page Count
- 40
- Word Count
- 1836
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 6 - 9 years
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 55011251
- Lexile® Level
- 470L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~M
- ATOS® Book Level
- 3.2
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 0.5
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 17745
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- MG
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