myersjewels reviewed on 6/28/2011 + 58 more book reviews

A beautifully illustrated history book for children although all ages will enjoy the story of the young Jewish girl who came to America. Jessie lived in the old country in a small village with her grandmother. When Jessie was thirteen, the town Rabbi received a ticket to America but felt that he must stay at the village with his people. Everyone in the village wanted the ticket to America but the Rabbit chose Jessie to go on the journey to the new country and start a new life for herself. Jessie hated to leave her grandmother but she sailed on the ship across the ocean and even made a friend of a young shoemakers son on the way. When she reached America Jessie worked hard and saved her money so that her grandmother could come to America to join her. This is a wonderful story that will quickly become a family favorite.

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