Fancy Aunt Jess [Hardcover]

Amy Hest (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1990 | Age Level: 6 and up

A girl enjoys being with her unmarried Aunt Jess, who lives in Brooklyn.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-3-- Becky loves and admires her mother's cousin, the beautiful woman she calls "Fancy Aunt Jess." She particularly loves sleepovers at Aunt Jess' Brooklyn apartment. Because Jess is beautiful and single, she is constantly fielding questions about her marriage plans. But to all questions she replies that she will only marry someone special, someone who gives her goose bumps. One Friday night when Becky goes to temple with her aunt, she spots a little girl much like herself, accompanied by a handsome man. This time the goose bumps are there; the last page shows Aunt Jess and the man being married, accompanied by two jubilant bridesmaids. The full-page color illustrations, done in Schwartz' typical flat style, lovingly detail Becky's world: the tiled suburban kitchen, the clean butcher shop, Jess' book-filled apartment, and the big old shul. Against softer toned backgrounds, Aunt Jess stands out vividly with her masses of golden curls and her bright stylish clothes, much as she stands out in Becky's life and memory. Although the illustrations and emphasis on marriage subtly evoke an earlier period, the story has a universal quality. This warm portrait of a special friendship will appeal to any child who has pondered the mysteries of adult romance. --Eleanor K. MacDonald, Beverly Hills Public Library
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Morrow Junior Books; First edition (1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688080960
• ISBN-13: 978-0688080969
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,514,789 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Amy Hest's many acclaimed children's books include the New York Times bestseller Kiss Good Night. A three-time winner of the prestigious Christopher Award, she lives in New York City.