When Jessie Came Across the Sea Item: 612740
When Jessie Came Across the Sea
ISBN: 978-0-7636-1274-0
by Amy Hest
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.
Paperback, 40 pages