Binding: Paperback
Description: Family is family no matter what it looks like. Readers will cheer for this pitch - perfect story just right for fans of such books as The Great Gilly Hopkins and Fish in a Tree. For as long as Robinson Hart can remember it's just been her and Grandpa. He taught her about cars baseball and everything else worth knowing. But Grandpa's memory has been getting bad so bad that he sometimes can t even remember Robbie's name. She's sure that she's making things worse by getting in trouble at school but she can t resist using her fists when bullies like Alex Carter make fun of her for not having a mom. Now she's stuck in group guidance and to make things even worse Alex Carter is there too. There's no way Robbie's going to open up about her life to some therapy group especially not with Alex in the room. Besides if she told anyone how forgetful Grandpa's been getting lately they d take her away from him. He's the only family she has and it's up to her to keep them together no matter what. Praise for Just Like Jackie:" I was truly moved by this refreshing story about a scrappy young heroine and her struggle to protect her family." Sara Pennypacker New York Times bestselling author of Pax Just Like Jackie is a lovely story of acceptance about what makes a family and how we make our own families and about embracing our differences. Ann M. Martin New York Times bestselling author of Rain Reign" A fresh coming - of - age novel as feisty funny and forthright as its protagonist. Robinson overcomes obstacles with wit grit and a growing compassion for others showing us that families are what we make them and happiness is found in the simple gifts we take for granted. A rich rewarding read all around." John David Anderson author of Ms. Bixby's Last Day As close to perfect as a book for middle grade children can get! Cammie Mc Govern author of Just My Luck? " Stoddard debuts with a quiet but powerful narrative that gently unpacks Alzheimer's centers mental health and moves through the intimate and intense emotional landscape of family what seems to break one and what can remake it. Validating heart - rending and a deft blend of suffering and inspiration." Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A home - run story that will resonate with all who feel they might not fit into the perfect definition of a family. School Library Journal Debut author Stoddard crafts a winning narrator in Robinson. A beautiful story about the true meaning of family perfect for fans of Lynda Mullaly Hunt. Booklist
Title: Just Like Jackie
Author(s): Stoddard Lindsey
Publisher: Harpercollins
Barcode: 9780062652928
Pages: 272 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 12/31/2018