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""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.

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Author:   Amy Hest ,  Patrick James Lynch
Publisher:   Econo-Clad Books, Div. of American Cos., Inc.
Imprint:   Econo-Clad Books, Div. of American Cos., Inc.
Edition:   1st U.S. Pbk. Ed
Dimensions:   Width: 27.90cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.499kg
ISBN:  

9780613694841

ISBN 10:   0613694848
Pages:   40
Publication Date:   29 September 2003
Recommended Age:   From 6 to 9 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Children / Juvenile ,  Educational: Primary & Secondary
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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