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312 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375966668
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 31 March 2009
Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey is a gripping and poignant coming-of-age tale that will captivate readers who appreciate stories of self-discovery, social justice, and the complexities of small-town life, making it a perfect fit for those who enjoy character-driven fiction and are drawn to themes of identity, community, and the struggle against racism.
Description
Charlie Bucktin, a bookish thirteen year old, is startled one summer night by an urgent knock on his bedroom window. His visitor is Jasper Jones, an outcast in their small mining town, and he has come to ask for Charlie's help. Terribly afraid but...
Community Reviews
Moods
mysterious: 71%
emotional: 61%
dark: 58%
adventurous: 42%
sad: 42%
tense: 39%
reflective: 38%
challenging: 29%
funny: 21%
hopeful: 12%
inspiring: 10%
informative: 2%
lighthearted: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Racism, DeathModerate
Child abuse, Sexual assault, RapeMinor
Alcoholism, Car accident, Sexual content312 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375966668
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 31 March 2009
Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey is a gripping and poignant coming-of-age tale that will captivate readers who appreciate stories of self-discovery, social justice, and the complexities of small-town life, making it a perfect fit for those who enjoy character-driven fiction and are drawn to themes of identity, community, and the struggle against racism.
Description
Charlie Bucktin, a bookish thirteen year old, is startled one summer night by an urgent knock on his bedroom window. His visitor is Jasper Jones, an outcast in their small mining town, and he has come to ask for Charlie's help. Terribly afraid but...
Community Reviews
Moods
mysterious: 71%
emotional: 61%
dark: 58%
adventurous: 42%
sad: 42%
tense: 39%
reflective: 38%
challenging: 29%
funny: 21%
hopeful: 12%
inspiring: 10%
informative: 2%
lighthearted: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Racism, DeathModerate
Child abuse, Sexual assault, RapeMinor
Alcoholism, Car accident, Sexual content