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Although this is a difficult subject to discuss with boys (or girls), it is a story that needed to be written. As it usually happens with characters from Sarah Weeks’ books, I fell in love with many characters in addition to the main one.
Jumping the Scratch is a good, quick read that smacks you right in the feels. It is full of interesting characters that pop in and out of the main storyline, which keeps it interesting to read. The main character, Jamie, has kind of a troubled life at the moment that is fixed in a very powerful, emotional way. There is an eclectic mix of characters in this book; Jamie, the main character, is a shy 11-year-old boy that has a troubled home life and lives in a trailer park in Traverse City Michiga
As usual, Sarah Weeks has created a poignant cast of characters and events that will grab your attention, keep it the entire time and leave you thinking about it for hours afterwards.
I like this book.Jamie and his mother moved to live with his aunt, who had an accident in her workplace, in a cherry factory. This accident had made his aunt unable to remember anything more than 30 minutes, but she could still remember all her past until before the accident. So it's just like a CD that had a scratch on it and whenever being played it will repeat the same part again and again.His father had left him and his mother for another woman. Since then he never met or heard him again. Ja...
This is a story with realistic characters and situations. The author did an exceptional job introducing that Jamie was the victim of a child predator without being graphic, retelling all the events, or letting it take over the bigger story. Read the full review at the Reading Tub.
This is a great story about a young boy named Jamie and how he deals with a very traumatic experience in his life. His coping mechanism is trying to forget. It also is a good story dealing with family relationships and finding friendships in unexpected places. There is a really good part of the story where a visiting "Arthur" comes to Jamie's school and he takes an interest in Jamie. However, Jamie's teacher is depicted in a very bad light. I enjoyed the book very much.
As an adult it is always hard to read a book that deals with a prevalent issue. Weeks slowly reveals what we are afraid is implied towards the beginning of the book. Reading this book could be a good way for some readers to know that they are not alone and that they can find others for help. That being said the story isn't all about the secret event that Jamie is dealing with but the 3 strikes that came before that. His dad leaves the family, his favorite aunt is in an accident and they move to
This junior fiction novel was written decently. The characters were drawn out, Weeks made her settings come to life, and the plot kept me engaged in the book. I started reading this book knowing full well the plot twist: Jaimie had been sexually abused months before by someone he once trusted. It's very different to have a junior fiction novel that involves childhood sexual abuse. Reading the book, you could see how Jaimie was struggling with the symptoms of that particular kind of abuse. For in...
Jumping the Scratch by Sarah Weeks is a book about a boy named Jamie who has moved with his mother to live with his aunt in a trailer. Jamie doesn't have very many friends and is miserable in this new place. He is living with his aunt Sapphy who suffers from memory loss ever since something fell on her head when she was working at the factory. Throughout the book he goes through many difficulties, but everything turns out alright. Personally, I would rate this book 5 stars. I never wanted to put...
Another awesome book by Sarah Weeks. This one has fun quirky characters that she is able to bring to life so well. (view spoiler)[ it also addresses the devastating side affects of child sexual abuse but doesn't go into any detail. (hide spoiler)] I listened to this on Hoopla narrated by Stephen Spinella who did an excellent job.I'd rate this PG - even though there is no foul language or violence it addresses a tough subject that parents should decide if their kids are old enough to hear.
My heart hurts. Jamie has been through the ringer, but his voice carries a kindness with the pain that draws you in and want to save him.I love the slow release of details in a way that tells you the story you are afraid to hear. Pairing this with the wonderfully supportive and kooky Audrey makes this story perfection. This book is phenomenal and painful and dark and well done.
I love Sarah Weeks writing and this did not disappoint. She touches on some very difficult subjects (bullying and sexual molestation). While this may be too dark for some people, I loved it and recommend it.
Definitely not as good as her 2008 award winner, So B. It, this has similar themes surrounding the main character. The young boy in this story has an Aunt that suffers from memory loss. In So B. It, the young female character has a mother struggling with memory loss, but it is more severe and has many other complications. I cried several times at the end of So B. It, because I was really attached to the characters. I didn't feel the same about this book, although Weeks deals really nicely with t...
So B. It was a five star read for me in 2012, and thus I'm compelled to read other books by Sarah Weeks.This one did not disappoint and Weeks is an author I'll follow.When Jamie and his mother move to northern Michigan to live with and assist his Aunt Sapphy, the transition is difficult.Abandoned by his father who left for another woman, Jamie and his mother moved and now live in a tiny trailer; his mother works long hours, and his Aunt is different.Suffering from an accident at a cherry factory...
I am not sure I agree with this being a teen book, other than for content. The main character is in 5th grade. 11 years old. The writing is fairly simple, and except for the thing that Jamie wants to forget (which is never described in complete detail), it's an upper elementary or middle school book.
Sarah Weeks has a fantastic way with words (and "Arthur" gives you some insight into that!) But the characters are what makes her books outstanding. The reader sees deep inside Jaime - his past, his emotions, his experiences. No spoiler, but the opposing wishes coming together in the ending ending was truly brilliant. I hope to use this book with my students, and will read it again!
This was one of the best books I read as a child.
Very good quick read. Deals with adversity in tough situations. Does not dwell on any one bad situation but navigates thru a life of changes that are unwelcome and sad. How to make friends and stand up for yourself is covered-how to trust others and yourself-how you can't fix every problem, but talking and/or writing about them can be helpful.Lead characters are not whiners. The book went VERY fast. I like this author. Will keep reading books by her and recommending to others.
I don’t know that all children will understand what has happened to Jaimie and that is okay but could make this confusing. I think it’s great that there is a boy as the main character, we often ignore that boys are victims too.