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Late on a hot summer night in the tail end of 1965, Charlie Bucktin, a
precocious and bookish boy of thirteen, is startled by an urgent knock
on the window of his sleep-out. His visitor is Jasper Jones, an outcast
in the regional mining town of Corrigan. Rebellious, mixed-race and
solitary, Jasper is a distant figure of danger and intrigue for
Charlie. So when Jasper begs for his help, Charlie eagerly steals into
the night by his side, terribly afraid but desperate to impress.
Jasper takes him through town and to his secret glade in the bush, and
it's here that Charlie bears witness to Jasper's horrible discovery. With his secret like a brick in his belly, Charlie is pushed and pulled
by a town closing in on itself in fear and suspicion as he locks horns
with his tempestuous mother, falls nervously in love and battles to
keep a lid on his zealous best friend, Jeffrey Lu.
And in vainly attempting to restore the parts that have been shaken
loose, Charlie learns to discern the truth from the myth, and why white
lies creep like a curse. In the simmering summer where everything
changes, Charlie learns why the truth of things is so hard to know, and
even harder to hold in his heart.
About The Author
Craig Silvey grew up on an orchard in Dwelling up Western Australia. He now lives in Fremantle, where at the age of 19 he wrote his first novel, Rhubarb, published by Fremantle Press in 2004. In 2005, Rhubarb was chosen as the 'One Book' for the Perth International Writers' Festival, and was included in the national Books Alive campaign. Silvey also received a Sydney Morning Herald Best Young Novelist Award. In 2007, Silvey released The World According to Warren, a picture book affectionately starring the guide-dog from Rhubarb. His second novel, Jasper Jones, was completed with the aid of an Australia Council New Work Grant. Outside of literature, Silvey is the singer/songwriter for the band The Nancy Sikes!
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My Book of the Year!
Of all the books I have read this year, Craig Silvey's enthralling examination of pre-adolescence, racism, bigotry and small-town rumours had me hooked right from the first page. Added to this was boyhood...Read complete review
Of all the books I have read this year, Craig Silvey's enthralling examination of pre-adolescence, racism, bigotry and small-town rumours had me hooked right from the first page. Added to this was boyhood humour; Silvey's use of the vernacular in the banter between Charlie and Jeffrey was authentic and humorous and reminded me of growing up in a similar town in country Victoria at about the same time as when Jasper Jones is set. The plot is intense and believable and it left me wondering what the truth was until almost the very end of the novel. The characters are down to earth and interesting and Silvey develops them in detail. A thoroughly enjoyable read!
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If you want the same basic story but written better and not so pretentious try 'To Kill a Mockingbird'
If you want the same basic story but written better and not so pretentious try 'To Kill a Mockingbird'
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Of all the books I have read this year, Craig Silvey's enthralling examination of pre-adolescence, racism, bigotry and small-town rumours had me hooked right from the first page. Added to this was boyhood humour; Silvey's use of the vernacular in the banter between Charlie and Jeffrey was authentic and humorous and reminded me of growing up in a similar town in country Victoria at about the same time as when Jasper Jones is set. The plot is intense and believable and it left me wondering what the truth was until almost the very end of the novel. The characters are down to earth and interesting and Silvey develops them in detail. A thoroughly enjoyable read!
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If you want the same basic story but written better and not so pretentious try 'To Kill a Mockingbird'
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Certain events in the book had me scared stiff but that made it all the better. The author did an exceptional job at creating this spectacular book. I've recommened it to all my friends that will listen.
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In the top 10 books I have ever read! So easy to read and keeps you engaged, I didn't want to put it down. If you enjoy mysteries, definatly read this! loved it.
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I enjoyed this book so much. Great characters and some unexpected twists in the story. Set in W.A.
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One of the best books I have ever read. Not for the young reader, definitely adults only because of the vivid themes and visualisation. .
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A highly engaging book from start to finish. "an Australian 'To Kill a Mockingbird'" is truly a fitting description.
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We have to read this book for English class. It's quite comparable to the book called "To kill a mockingbird". Corrigan is a place which racism and discrimination exist.
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i thought the book was great iv never read a book in my life than i fond this book it was soo good but was a bit disserpointed with the ending.
i think that Crage Silvey needs to write a sequel to this book.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this well-crafted coming-of-age story. The characters were very well drawn and the setting was a highly visual experience - almost like a Tim Winton book. The book would translate to the big screen very well, and would be an excellent book for study purposes. I liked the writer's use of "teen-speak" and found the story-line moving, engaging and suspenseful. The only negative point for me was the sorrow I felt when I finished the book.
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Craig Silvey grew up on an orchard in Dwellingup Western Australia. He now lives in Fremantle, where at the age of 19, he wrote his first novel, Rhubarb, which received the Sydney Morning Herald Best Young Novelist Award. In 2007, Silvey released a picture book called The World According to Warren. Outside of literature, Silvey is the singer/songwriter for the band The Nancy Sikes.
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ISBN: 9781742372624
ISBN-10: 1742372627
Audience:
General
For Ages: 15 - 18 years old
For Grades: 7 - 10
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 408
Published: 1st May 2010
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Country of Publication: AU
Dimensions (cm): 19.8 x 12.8
x 3.0
Weight (kg): 0.36
Edition Number: 1
