Jessie lives with her grandmother in a poor village in the valleys of eastern Europe. When, to everyone's surprise, young Jessie is chosen by the village rabbi to travel to America, and to leave her grandmother behind, they both feel their hearts will break.
Award-winning author Amy Hest brings her sure and inspired touch to the story of our immigrant heritage as she follows Jessie across the ocean to a new life—and a new love—in America.
Exquisitely illustrated by P.J. Lynch, with paintings that glow with warmth and carefully observed detail, WHEN JESSIE COMES ACROSS THE SEA transcends time and culture in a tribute to the courage and hope of all who seek a better life. It is destined to become a modern classic.
My rating: 5 stars.
Thoughts: I was a little afraid to pick up this book again, but excited too. I had such vague memories of the book itself, just one picture really stuck out in my mind at all, but I did have such vivid memories of how much the book meant to younger me.
This book is so gorgeous. I almost cried by the end, I still love it so much. The story is so beautiful, and the illustrations are masterpieces. Yes, the back of the book says it's for ages 6-9, but even as an adult, this book is so worth the little bit of time it takes to read.
I just really love this book.
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