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edition:Paperback
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category: Children's Fiction
published: Jan 2000
ISBN:9781551431437
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Jesse's Star

by Ellen Schwartz

tagged: holocaust, emigration & immigration, multigenerational
Description

Jesse's project about his immigrant ancestors is due tomorrow and he hasn't started. In a last-ditch effort to find some information about his great-great grandfather, Yossi, Jesse rummages through the mess in the attic until he finds a little battered travel case, full of pictures, and something else—a Star of David. At first it looks plain and unimportant, but as he holds it in his hand, the star begins to glow. Jesse is in for the surprise, and adventure, of his life as he finds himself becoming the star's first owner, his own great-great grandfather.

About the Author
Ellen Schwartz is the author of eighteen award-winning books for children, as well as one non-fiction book for adults, a collection of profiles of women singer-songwriters. In addition to writing books, Ellen works as a corporate writer and editor and as a freelance magazine writer who has published hundreds of magazine articles. Ellen has taught creative writing classes for many years at the college and university levels. Her passions include reading, jazz dancing, baking, and hiking. After a decade of being hippie homesteaders in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Ellen and her husband now live in Burnaby, BC.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
9 to 12
Grade:
4 to 7
Reading age:
9 to 12
Awards
  • , Young Readers' Choice Book Awards of British Columbia (YRCABC) Red Cedar Book Awards
  • Short-listed, Chocolate Lily Book Awards
  • , Forest of Reading Silver Birch Fiction Award
  • Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
  • Long-listed, BC and Yukon Book Prizes
Editorial Reviews

"Young readers will be readily drawn into the well-crafted plot and will be easily able to find a personal connection to Jesse and his present-day dilemma."

— CM Magazine

"An exciting time warp tale...A fun book that packs a powerful lesson."

— San Diego Jewish Times

"[The ending] is SO exciting that I would like you to read the book for yourself so that you can find out!"

— The Active Page

"Schwartz has managed successfully to weave historical fact into compelling fiction."

— VOYA

"Shwartz's...depiction of the village has all the gusto and sprightly characterization of a folk tale...This optimistic tale of Jewish immigration fills a niche with its appealing warmth and energy."

— Quill & Quire

"The plot is fast-paced and well-structured...The story of Yossi's mishaps and heroism is credible and engaging, as is the description of Russian Jewish culture and the village's way of life."

— Resource Links

"Well written, fast paced, and a manageable length, this time-travel book is just right for those looking for an easy read."

— School Library Journal

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