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.