Learning Magazine Teachers' Choice Award for the Family Ever since his soldier father is killed in Afghanistan, Jack has been frightened. He has nightmares. He doesn't see his friends as often. He worries. He worries all the time. So when his mother suggests traveling across the country to the Jersey Shore for the summer, his fears escalate.
But Jack is about to experience the magic and mystery of Black Jack Jetty. Join Jack and the treasure-hunting cousins as he discovers the healing powers of family. Learn how the Atlantic shore, with its crashing waves, ragged rocks, and sandy beaches, helps Jack to cope with his father's death and to celebrate life.
From the note to readers:
Dear Reader,
There is no doubt that the death of a parent is immensely painful and the feelings surrounding your loss are very strong. No one can replace your mom or dad, and you can intensely feel that something is missing in every part of your life for a really long time. When you amp rsquo re grieving, you may not know what to do or what to say. You may not know how you should feel or what you should think. But what exactly is grief? How do you feel? And, what can you do to take care of yourself and your feelings during this difficult time?
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Learning Magazine Teachers' Choice Award for the Family
amp quot A heartfelt story. A valuable tool in helping children confront grief. amp quot -The Moyer Foundation
amp quot [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. amp quot -School Library Journal
amp quot If I were a ten year old facing the first great trauma of my life, this is the book I would have wanted to fall into my hands. amp quot -Reese Palley, author, A 7, Year History of Concrete, Call of The Ancient Mariner, Unlikely People, and There Be No Dragons amp quot I must be an adolescent at heart! Black Jack Jetty is sensitive and sensible-a winning combination. amp quot -Sally Friedman, national columnist, Family Circle, Ladies Home Journal, and Bride's Magazine
amp quot Jack amp rsquo s struggle with his grief is realistic, depicting all the raw emotion one might experience during mourning, to help readers realize their emotions are normal. amp quot -Military Families Learning Network
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Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 140 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4338-0784-8 (9781433807848)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Born, educated, and living in Philadelphia, Michael A. Carestio has spent much of his career in advertising as a Creative Director. His first entry into children's literature reflects the loss of his own father at a young age. Black Jack Jetty is his first book.
