When Jessie Came Across the Sea

by Amy Hest

P. J. Lynch (Illustrator)

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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.
  • ISBN10 076361274X
  • ISBN13 9780763612740
  • Publish Date 29 September 2003 (first published 3 November 1997)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S.