About the book
A Michael L. Printz Honor Book
Charlie Bucktin, a bookish thirteen year old, is startled one summer night by an urgent knock on his bedroom window. His visitor is Jasper Jones, an outcast in their small mining town, and he has come to ask for Charlie's help. Terribly afraid but desperate to impress, Charlie follows him into the night.
Jasper takes him to his secret glade, where Charlie witnesses 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. He locks horns with his tempestuous mother, falls nervously in love, and battles to keep a lid on his zealous best friend. 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.
Editions of Jasper Jones
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375866661
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780375866272
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780375966668
- EBook
- ISBN 9780375896781
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780449013977
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780449013953
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780449013960
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780449013946
Read an Excerpt
A Michael L. Printz Honor Book
Charlie Bucktin, a bookish thirteen year old, is startled one summer night by an urgent knock on his bedroom window. His visitor is Jasper Jones, an outcast in their small mining town, and he has come to ask for Charlie's help. Terribly afraid but desperate to impress, Charlie follows him into the night.
Jasper takes him to his secret glade, where Charlie witnesses 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. He locks horns with his tempestuous mother, falls nervously in love, and battles to keep a lid on his zealous best friend. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jasper Jones about?
A Michael L. Printz Honor Book
Charlie Bucktin, a bookish thirteen year old, is startled one summer night by an urgent knock on his bedroom window. His visitor is Jasper Jones, an outcast in their small mining town, and he has come to ask for Charlie's help. Terribly afraid but desperate to impress, Charlie follows him into the night.
Jasper takes him to his secret glade, where Charlie witnesses 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. He locks horns with his tempestuous mother, falls nervously in love, and battles to keep a lid on his zealous best friend. 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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Jasper Jones?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories
Where can I read a sample of Jasper Jones?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780375866661
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Jasper Jones?
Craig Silvey
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Jasper Jones is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780375866661) and paperback(ISBN 9780375866272) and altformat(ISBN 9780375966668) and ebook(ISBN 9780375896781) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780449013977) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780449013953) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780449013960) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780449013946)
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