Amy Hest

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

PJ Library Edition 

"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.

When Jessie Came Across the Sea

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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Kentucky

Jessie, who lives with her grandmother in a poor village in the valleys of Eastern Europe, believes that her heart will break when she is unexpectedly chosen by the rabbi to travel to America.

Category - Fiction / Children's

Format - Paperback

Condition - Like New

Listed - 20 days ago

Est. Publication Date - Sep 2003

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