Jasper Jones

By Silvey, Craig

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ISBN
978-0-37586-666-1
Publisher
Knopf


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Library Journal

Reviewed on July 21, 2011

Jasper Jones is the most hated boy in all of Corrigan, almost a caricature of what happens when bad parenting meets bad schooling meets bad-to-the-bone attitude. Charlie has only known Jasper as a cautionary tale until the summer night when he knocks on Charlie's window. Jasper takes him to a hidden glade to show him a secret that he cannot share with anyone-the body of beautiful Laura Wishart swinging from a tree. Charlie understands that Jasper will be blamed for her death un...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

on onJuly 21, 2011  |  Booksmack!

Jasper Jones is the most hated boy in all of Corrigan, almost a caricature of what happens when bad parenting meets bad schooling meets bad-to-the-bone attitude. Charlie has only known Jasper as a cautionary tale until the summer night when he knocks on Charlie's window. Jasper takes him to a hidden glade to show him a secret that he cannot share with anyone-the body of beautiful Laura Wishart swinging from a tree. Charlie understands that Jasper will be blamed for her death un...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

School Library Journal

Starred Review on June 1, 2011

Gr 9 Up—Everything changes for 14-year-old Charlie Bucktin the night the town outcast, Jasper Jones, knocks on his window. Jasper needs to show him something terrible, so he takes Charlie into his secret spot in the glade. Laura Wishart, the shire president's daughter and Jasper's friend, hangs from a tree, and unless the boys can hide her body, Jasper will surely be blamed. Without knowing the why or how of this tragedy, Charlie is left ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2011

In this Australian import, Jasper Jones, town outcast, leads thirteen-year-old Charlie to a murder scene. Convinced of Jasper's innocence...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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