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Gittel's Journey: An Ellis Island Story

By Lesléa Newman and Amy June Bates
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Gittel's Journey: An Ellis Island Story follows a young girl named Gittel who embarks on an immigrant journey across the ocean to America. Separated from her mother, she must navigate the challenges of Ellis Island on her own. Despite the difficulties, Gittel's courage and resilience shine as she seeks hope and a new beginning in a foreign land.
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You might enjoy this story if you are interested in touching tales of immigration and family history. It vividly explores one girl's journey to America, capturing the emotions and challenges faced during such a significant transition. With beautiful illustrations and heartwarming moments, this book is ideal for anyone interested in historical adventures and personal growth.

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Gittel's Journey: An Ellis Island Story

Loosely based on true stories told to the author by her grandmother and aunt about their voyage to America, this picture book offers a fresh perspective on the immigration journey to Ellis Island. Full color.

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A 2020 Sydney Taylor Honor Book!

A 2019 National Jewish Book Award Winner!

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 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 Lesléa Newman's grandmother and family friend.

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Gittel's Journey: An Ellis Island Story has been praised for its vivid, historical mixed-media illustrations that evoke a timeless emotional connection. Reviewers highlight the skillful narration that captures a range of emotions like excitement, loneliness, and fear, with an ending that uniquely reflects real immigrant experiences. The book's design and illustrations capture the era effectively, making it suitable for classroom settings and as a touching exploration of the immigrant story.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419727474

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 February 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 510g

Pages: 48

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Amy June Bates Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lesléa Newman

About the Author

Lesléa Newman is the author of 70 books for adults and children. Her literary awards include a National Endowment for the Arts poetry fellowship, the Association of Jewish Libraries Sydney Taylor Award, and the Massachusetts Book Award. Her books include Heather Has Two Mommies and I Can Be... Me! She lives in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

Amy Bates is the illustrator of Bear in the Air, Minette’s Feast, and The Dog Who Belonged to No One. She lives in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

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