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Twelve-year-old Jessie K. Bovey has a lot to worry about. She doesn't know who her father is; her old biddy of a grandmother keeps interfering in her life; her best friend, Robert, desperately needs new glasses that his family can't afford; and mean Dickie Whitten teases Robert until Jessie has no choice but to punch him out. When some New York City reporters show up in Beulah County to research a story about the War on Poverty, Jessie sees a way to solve one of her problems. She can charge money for showing the reporters around town so they can take pictures of the "local color" and use it to help pay for Robert's glasses. But her plan backfires spectacularly, and Jessie learns some big lessons--and some big secrets as well. A small Kentucky town and its quirky inhabitants are vividly evoked in Shutta Crum's warm, atmospheric coming-of-age story, which handles multiple serious themes with a light touch.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0618234772
ISBN13:9780618234776
Release Date:January 2003
Publisher:Clarion Books
Length:224 Pages
Weight:0.88 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 5.7" x 8.6"
Age Range:9 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 4 to 7
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Wow!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
wow, this book was really quite extraordinary, i loved it sooo much. i read it a few weeks ago, and now i decided to do my book report on it! so i am excited....but this book is so wonderful. it is historical fiction, and it brings together the fealings of happiness, sorrow, laughing-ness (if thats a word. lol.)and i really enjoyed it...Jessie Bovey is a bright young girl, and she is an amazing character.i loved her personality. and her grandma really is awesome there towards the end. lol. she kicks bootie. LOL. ha ha. but anyways. i would suggest to anyone who wants to read a brilliant book! well gtg. bye
Creative!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I liked this book because Shutta Crum had a very unique writer's craft. It was a real page-turner! It had many of a 'big idea' and was funny at the same time. I liked the way she described the setting and the characters, it really gave you a feel that you were there with Jessica and Robert and had all the same feelings and thoughts. I think any person can enjoy this, even if they are into mystery, action, comedy...anything. This book included all of it, that's why it was so great to read.
My Favorite Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
This is my all-time favorite book. It's so hard to put into words how great it is! Throughout the novel I learned to care for the characters SO much, and I found myself crying, so nervous my stomach fluttered, or so happy I had the most amazing feeling inside me, like everything was perfect. It's amazing what talent Shutta has with her writing. I am encouraging *everyone* to read this book. The only warning I have...is that you'll be glued to it until the very last page. There were parts in the book where I wanted to skip ahead and find out what happened next! It is a perfect book about family, history, and loyalty. I have never read a book this inspiring and amazing in my entire lifetime. Shutta's charming words are sure to capture your heart with this heart-warming story about Jessica Kay Bovey.
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