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OverviewGittel and her mother were supposed to immigrate to America together, but when her mother is stopped by the health inspector, Gittel must make the journey alone. Her mother writes her cousin's address in New York on a piece of paper. However, when Gittel arrives at Ellis Island, she discovers the ink has run and the address is illegible! How will she find her family? Both a heart-wrenching and heartwarming story, Gittel's Journey offers a fresh perspective on the immigration journey to Ellis Island. The book includes an author's note explaining how Gittel's story is based on the journey to America taken by her grandmother and family friend. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lesléa Newman , Amy June Bates , Sarah Beth GoerPublisher: Dreamscape Media Imprint: Dreamscape Media ISBN: 9798228084100Publication Date: 19 May 2020 Recommended Age: From 6 to 9 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationLesléa Newman is the award-winning author of over seventy books for people of all ages. The recipient of Stonewall Honor Book Award and a past poet laureate, she is a faculty member of Spalding University's master's program in writing. Amy June Bates has loved to read and draw ever since she was a kid. When she wasn't reading and drawing, she spent her time trying to keep her six brothers and sisters from drawing on her pictures. She currently resides with her three children and her husband in Pennsylvania. Sarah Beth Goer is an actress who recently produced, co-wrote, and starred in the feature film Three Roads. As a narrator, she specializes in young-adult/new-adult titles ranging from bright and sassy to dark and real. One director described her as ""...possessing that rarest combination of vulnerability, intelligence, and strength, allowing audiences to eagerly follow her wherever her story may lead."" Her notable works include The Devouring Gray--one of Barnes & Noble's Twenty Most Anticipated YA Debuts of 2019. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |