"Jessica" by Kevin Henkes tells the story of a young girl who grapples with her identity and her place in the world. As she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, Jessica encounters various challenges that test her resilience and understanding of friendship. Through her experiences, she learns valuable lessons about empathy, belonging, and the complexities of growing up. The illustrations and heartwarming narrative capture the essence of childhood emotions, making it a relatable and touching read for young audiences. Henkes beautifully weaves a tale that resonates with the struggles and triumphs of finding one's voice amidst the noise of growing up. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Picture Ladybirds, Picture Puffin, Viking Kestrel Picture .

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published in 1998 by Turtleback Books .

A brand new author to the Puffin list, Kevin Henke's novels include The Birthday Room, Sun & Spoon and Words of Stone. Among his acclaimed picture books, many of which are published here in the UK, are the number one bestseller Wemberley Worried, the Caldecott Honor Book Owen and the charming Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives in Madison, Wisconsin.