Letters from Rifka - Softcover

Karen, Hesse

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0141311967 ISBN 13: 9780141311968

Publisher: Puffin, 2001

Synopsis

Addressing her journal entries to the cousin she left behind, Rifka recounts her flight from the pogroms of 1919 Russia, enduring sickness, separation from her family, and a voyage across the Atlantic.

About this title

Review

“Hesse’s vivacious tale colorfully and convincingly refreshes the immigrant experience.”—"Publishers Weekly", Starred Review
“What especially raises it above docu-novel is the emerging sense of Rifka’s personality. Bald from the ringworm, poor and needy, she proves she’s no greenhorn; she has a gift for languages, she’s brave and clever, and if she talks too much, so be it.”—"Booklist"
“Told with unusual grace and simplicity, an unforgettable picture of immigrant courage, ingenuity, and perseverance.”—"Kirkus Reviews", Pointer
“Based largely on the memories of the author’s great-aunt, this historical novel has a plot, characters, and style that will make it an often-requested choice from young readers. A vivid, memorable, and involving reading experience.”—"School Library Journal", Starred Review

"Hesse's vivacious tale colorfully and convincingly refreshes the immigrant experience."--"Publishers Weekly," Starred Review
"What especially raises it above docu-novel is the emerging sense of Rifka's personality. Bald from the ringworm, poor and needy, she proves she's no greenhorn; she has a gift for languages, she's brave and clever, and if she talks too much, so be it."--"Booklist"
"Told with unusual grace and simplicity, an unforgettable picture of immigrant courage, ingenuity, and perseverance."--"Kirkus Reviews," Pointer
"Based largely on the memories of the author's great-aunt, this historical novel has a plot, characters, and style that will make it an often-requested choice from young readers. A vivid, memorable, and involving reading experience."--"School Library Journal," Starred Review

Hesse's vivacious tale colorfully and convincingly refreshes the immigrant experience. Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

Told with unusual grace and simplicity, an unforgettable picture of immigrant courage, ingenuity, and perseverance. Pointer, Kirkus Reviews

What especially raises it above docu-novel is the emerging sense of Rifka's personality. Bald from the ringworm, poor and needy, she proves she's no greenhorn; she has a gift for languages, she's brave and clever, and if she talks too much, so be it. Booklist

Based largely on the memories of the author's great-aunt, this historical novel has a plot, characters, and style that will make it an often-requested choice from young readers. A vivid, memorable, and involving reading experience. School Library Journal, Starred Review"

Hesse's vivacious tale colorfully and convincingly refreshes the immigrant experience. Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

Told with unusual grace and simplicity, an unforgettable picture of immigrant courage, ingenuity, and perseverance. Pointer, Kirkus Reviews

What especially raises it above docu-novel is the emerging sense of Rifka's personality. Bald from the ringworm, poor and needy, she proves she's no greenhorn; she has a gift for languages, she's brave and clever, and if she talks too much, so be it. Booklist

Based largely on the memories of the author's great-aunt, this historical novel has a plot, characters, and style that will make it an often-requested choice from young readers. A vivid, memorable, and involving reading experience. School Library Journal, Starred Review

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-Hesse's vivacious tale colorfully and convincingly refreshes the immigrant experience.- --Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

-Told with unusual grace and simplicity, an unforgettable picture of immigrant courage, ingenuity, and perseverance.- --Pointer, Kirkus Reviews

-What especially raises it above docu-novel is the emerging sense of Rifka's personality. Bald from the ringworm, poor and needy, she proves she's no greenhorn; she has a gift for languages, she's brave and clever, and if she talks too much, so be it.- --Booklist

-Based largely on the memories of the author's great-aunt, this historical novel has a plot, characters, and style that will make it an often-requested choice from young readers. A vivid, memorable, and involving reading experience.- --School Library Journal, Starred Review

"Hesse's vivacious tale colorfully and convincingly refreshes the immigrant experience." --Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"Told with unusual grace and simplicity, an unforgettable picture of immigrant courage, ingenuity, and perseverance." --Pointer, Kirkus Reviews

"What especially raises it above docu-novel is the emerging sense of Rifka's personality. Bald from the ringworm, poor and needy, she proves she's no greenhorn; she has a gift for languages, she's brave and clever, and if she talks too much, so be it." --Booklist

"Based largely on the memories of the author's great-aunt, this historical novel has a plot, characters, and style that will make it an often-requested choice from young readers. A vivid, memorable, and involving reading experience." --School Library Journal, Starred Review

About the Author

Karen Hesse calls Letters from Rifka "a gift to my grandparents and to my heritage, and to people like Rifka who have made the passage between two worlds." Ms Hesse is also the author of Wish on a Unicorn and the forthcoming Lester's Dog and Lavender.

Karen Hesse lives in Williamsville, Vermont, with her husband, Randy, and her daughters, Kate and Rachel.

Edition details

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0141311967
• ISBN 13: 9780141311968
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160