num_pages: 40
description: "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.
language: English
title: When Jessie Came Across the Sea
titlecomplete: When Jessie Came Across the Sea
genres: Historical, Picture Books, Childrens, American History, Jewish, Family, School, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Realistic Fiction
ratings_count: 1229
awards: awardedAt: 852105600000
name: Kate Greenaway Medal, awardedAt: 915177600000
name: Vermont Golden Dome Book Award
publisher: Candlewick Press