When Jessie Came Across the Sea
by Amy Hest and P.J. Lynch
"Hest simply and faithfully holds a mirror to the milestone event for millions... read more
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- Grade
- 1-5
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- Immigrant / Refugee
Year Published 1997
Word Count 1,836
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 470L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.2
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 17745, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Lists With This Book
- Sample: Schoolwide
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About the Authors 5
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Awards & Distinctions 2
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2022
Selection, 1998
Kate Greenaway Medal, 1962-2021
Winner, 1997
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