Gittel 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 cousins 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, Gittels Journey offers a fresh perspective on the immigration journey to Ellis Island. The book includes an authors note explaining how Gittels story is based on the journey to America taken by Lesléa Newmans grandmother and family friend.
See more
Current price
€16.79
Original price
€19.99
Save 16%
Will deliver when available.
Product Details
Weight: 510g
Dimensions: 240 x 286mm
Publication Date: 05 Feb 2019
Publisher: Abrams
Publication City/Country: United States
Language: English
Age Group: Ages 7-9
ISBN13: 9781419727474
About Amy June BatesLeslea Newman
Lesléa Newman is the author of more than 60 books for adults and children including Abrams' Here is the World The Eight Nights of Chanukah and A Sweet Passover which was given the Sydney Taylor Notable Book Award. She has received many literary awards including Poetry Fellowships from the Massachusetts Artists Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts and a Parent's Choice Silver Medal. She lives in Holyoke MA. Additional information about Ms. Newman and her work may be found at www.lesleakids.com. Amy Bates is the illustrator of Abrams' Bear in the Air Minette's Feast and The Dog Who Belonged to No One. She lives in Pennsylvania.
Added to your cart:
(-)
Cart subtotal
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue we'll assume that you are understand this. Learn more