Set at the turn of the nineteenth century, this is a stirring, romantic story about a young girl's epic adventure. Voyaging across the sea to a new life in America, Jessie leaves behind her village home and her beloved grandmother, to whom she entrusts a precious keepsake, hoping one day they will be reunited... With beautiful illustrations from current Laureate na nÓg, P.J. Lynch.  Fun Fact: Patrick James Lynch, known professionally as P. J. Lynch, is an Irish artist and illustrator...so we're delighted to include his books in our Irish collection! Please note this is a second hand book. Format: Hardback Condition: Good used condition