Genius Jolene
Sara Cassidy
(Author)
Charlene Chua
(Illustrator)
Description
On her annual trip in her father's 18-wheeler, Jolene is ready for some new adventures.
Eight-year-old Jolene is headed to Los Angeles on a six-day road trip to deliver some newsprint with her dad. Just like last year, they tell each other stories and listen to music. They also keep up their favorite tradition: critiquing one type of food at every stop. This time it's onion rings.
But this year is also different. Unlike last year, Jolene's parents are no longer together. They split up when her father came out as gay. These are big changes for Jolene, but she is spunky and smart and has a good heart. She's ready to stand up for what's right--both on and off the road.
Product Details
Price
$7.95
$7.39
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Publish Date
April 07, 2020
Pages
112
Dimensions
5.2 X 7.6 X 0.4 inches | 0.3 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781459825291
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About the Author
Charlene Chua grew up in Singapore but now lives in Ontario, Canada. When she's not making art, she enjoys cooking, reading, and playing video games.
Reviews
"Father-daughter bonding story in a remarkable setting."-- "Kirkus Reviews"
"Jolene's enjoyable and insightful journey makes the complex themes of family, acceptance, and forgiveness accessible to young readers through easy-to-read text and spirited illustrations."-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"
"[An] approachable, representative, middle grade chapter book focusing on father-daughter relationships."-- "School Library Journal"
"Jolene's enjoyable and insightful journey makes the complex themes of family, acceptance, and forgiveness accessible to young readers through easy-to-read text and spirited illustrations."-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"
"[An] approachable, representative, middle grade chapter book focusing on father-daughter relationships."-- "School Library Journal"
