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Black Jack Jetty
Black Jack Jetty
Subtitle:
A Boy's Journey Through Grief
Book Category:
Juvenile Fiction > General
Author:
Michael A. Carestio
Binding:
Hardcover
ISBN 10:
143380784X
ISBN 13:
9781433807848
Price:
USD 14.95
Publication Year:
2010

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American Psychological Association.

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Book Description

Beautifully and sensitively written, Black Jack Jetty follows Jack as he copes with his father's death and journeys through his grief, anger, anxiety, and guilt.

 

Book Review and Awards

Learning Magazine Teachers' Choice Award for the Family "[Jack's] anger, guilt, and anxiety are all natural expressions of grief and realistic elements in the story. When the story ends, Carestio speaks directly to children who have experienced the death of a parent, writing realistically about what to expect. While this book will not take the place of a loving adult, or therapist, it can be one way to help children talk about their feelings." -- School Library Journal