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alittleoverdue's review against another edition
4.0
Terrific story from the wonderful Lesléa Newman educating about Ellis Island through the experience of a young girl. The experience is loosely based on two events from the author's family history, with a lovely author's note and links to further resources at the end. Highly recommended for educators tackling immigration history (and it is quite timely given the current border situation too).
carolynaugustyn's review against another edition
3.0
This was a nice story and an interesting tale of immigration but something about this book just didn't work for me. I'm not sure if it was the art or the story, but I was left wanting something a little more. But all in all, a good introduction to the history of immigration and a way to discuss immigration today.
bkish's review against another edition
4.0
I am jewish and I read many many books about the experience of being a Jew in different times especially during the nazi german reign and also Russian rule. This is a fine childrens book and it is based on a true story that happened in the writer's family.
The main person here is a child who has left Russia for its persecution of the Jewish people and taken boat to US to meet her uncle Mendel. Her mother couldnt go so she is very much alone. It is about a journey and about a child and about kindness
The drawings are just wonderful from someone other than the writer by Amy June Bates
Judy
The main person here is a child who has left Russia for its persecution of the Jewish people and taken boat to US to meet her uncle Mendel. Her mother couldnt go so she is very much alone. It is about a journey and about a child and about kindness
The drawings are just wonderful from someone other than the writer by Amy June Bates
Judy
derby5's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful illustrations, for a beautiful story. Gittel's Journey is a powerful story of a young girl's solo journey to America.
writingwwolves's review against another edition
5.0
Gittel’s Journey is a little too long for the children I work with, however I adored it & believe it’s an incredibly special book. Gittel is a Jewish girl from Russia/Poland who travels to America on her own; the book shows the strength of young girls & tells a memorable real-life story. It’s historical, educational & heartfelt. I loved it.
I was sent this book Abrams Books for Young Readers in return for an honest review
Extended Review to follow.
I was sent this book Abrams Books for Young Readers in return for an honest review
Extended Review to follow.
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
4.0
A story to add to your immigration collection.