Jasper Jones
byCraig Silvey
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING TONI COLLETTE AND HUGO WEAVINGSummer, 1965.Late one night, thirteen-year-old Charlie Bucktin is startled by a knock on his window. His visitor is Jasper Jones. Rebellious, mixed-race and solitary, Jasper is intriguing. And he needs Charlie’s help. In the dead of night, the boys steal through town, and Charlie learns of Jasper’s horrible discovery. Burdened by a terrible secret and the weight of a town’s suspicion, Charlie feels his world closing in. After this summer nothing will ever be the same again.
Language
en
Published on
29/04/2010
Pages
304
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780099537540
Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy coming-of-age stories with elements of mystery and social issues.
Topics FriendshipRacismSecrecyComing of Age
MoodReflective, Suspenseful
RomanceMinor Subplot
ViolenceModerate
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