excellent

Sweet story about Gittel, who ended up traveling to Ellis Island alone as a nine year old. Upon arrival, she realizes that she has held onto the paper with the address of her relatives so tightly that it has worn off. Thanks to a clever solution for the immigration interpreter, Gittel's story ends happily. The simple illustrations managed to convey meaning and emotion due to shading and use of different colors. ( )

About a young girl who immigrated to America. She intended to immigrate with her mother, but her mother was unable to go due to sickness so she had to go on her own with just an address to her uncle. When she arrives, she realizes that the address can no longer be read and she doesn't know where to go. The book follows her as she tries to find her family. Good for talking about immigration or Ellis Island. Best for 2-3 grade. ( )

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.

Wonderful story, and author's notes at the end make it even better!!! ( )