Pay Attention, Carter Jones
Published on 4. April 2019
288 pages
978-1-78761-166-5 (ISBN)
Description
Carter Jones is astonished early one morning when he finds a real English butler, bowler hat and all, on the doorstep. He announces he is here to stay to help the Jones family, which is a little bit broken.
In addition to figuring out middle school, Carter has to adjust to the unwelcome presence of this new know-it-all adult in his life and navigate the butler's notions of decorum and love of cricket. And ultimately, when his burden of grief and anger from the past can no longer be ignored, Carter learns that a burden becomes lighter when it is shared.
Sparkling with humour, this insightful and compassionate story is the latest from the award-winning author of Orbiting Jupiter.
In addition to figuring out middle school, Carter has to adjust to the unwelcome presence of this new know-it-all adult in his life and navigate the butler's notions of decorum and love of cricket. And ultimately, when his burden of grief and anger from the past can no longer be ignored, Carter learns that a burden becomes lighter when it is shared.
Sparkling with humour, this insightful and compassionate story is the latest from the award-winning author of Orbiting Jupiter.
Reviews / Votes
Schmidt effortlessly fuses humor and tragedy * New York Times Book Review * Wonderfully impressive and layered -- starred review * Kirkus * A rich and nuanced middle grade novel that will appeal to readers who feel a little on the outskirts -- starred review * School Library Journal * His engaging narrative leads readers through a broad range of emotions in this beautifully written, often amusing, and ultimately moving novel -- starred review * Booklist * Schmidt fuses pathos and humor in this adroitly layered novel -- starred review * Publishers Weekly *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Andersen Press Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 11 to 13 years
File size
1,50 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78761-166-5 (9781787611665)
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Gary D. Schmidt
Pay Attention, Carter Jones
Book
05/2019
Andersen Press Ltd
€9.00
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Person
Gary D. Schmidt is an American children's writer of nonfiction books and young adult novels, including two Newbery Honor books and one Printz Honor award. He lives on a farm in Michigan and has six children. He is a Professor of English at Calvin College.
Content
- Intro
- Contents
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 14
- Chapter 15
- Chapter 16
- Chapter 17
- Chapter 18
- Chapter 19
- Chapter 20
- Chapter 21
- Chapter 22
- Chapter 23
- Chapter 24
- Chapter 25
- Chapter 26
- Chapter 27
- Chapter 28
- Chapter 29
