Jumping off swings book reports

It all adds up to a profound time of change in this poignant, sensitively written ya novel. Ellie finds out she is pregnant from a one night stand and she has to decide whether she wants to have. Caleb, corrine, josh and ellie, jumping off swings is a book that deals with the consequences of teen pregnancy and the fact that it affects the life of everyone, not just the young mother. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of jumping off swings by jo knowles. From four points of view, this book relates the ramifications of a pregnancy. While the story never completely succeeds in shedding its problemnovel tone, it is nonetheless finely executeda moving tale with a. The author alternates chapters between four interlocking characters who are thrown together by ones untimely pregnancy. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Some of her awards include the pen new england childrens book discovery award, yalsas best fiction for young adults, yalsa quick picks top ten. Young adult novels about teen pregnancy can sometimes seem to be a dime a dozen. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. In jumping off swings, however, knowles takes a refreshing approach to the subject, vividly illustrating how a single event one that is too often cloaked in silence and shame actually has a much broader effect than just on the teen mother.

Jo knowles is the author of the young adult novels lessons from a dead girl, jumping off swings, pearl, and see you at harrys. In the last of the book, lassiter topples a giant rock, closing off the pass to where they have escaped. Absorbing from first page to last, this sensitively written novel explores how a teenagers crisis rocks her life as well as the lives of others. Jumping off swings by jo knowles, candlewick press. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates tpts content. Although, for those who have previously check this out publication and you really are able to produce their own discoveries convincingly request you to take your time to. Follow along guide to jumping off swings novel by lmlaura tpt. Absorbing from first page to last, this sensitively written novel explores how a teenagers crisis rocks her life as well as the. The reader is left with a cliff hanger that is resolved in the next book, the rainbow trail. If your students read the young adult book called jumping off swings then this. Jumping off swings has proven to be one of those types of books that i recommend to students all the time. Told alternately from the perspective of four lifelong friends. Riders of the purple sage begins with a horse and rider coming towards jane withersteen. Fastmoving comingofage tale with sex and consequences.