Illustrator:
Genre:Science Fiction
Sub genre: Fantasy
Theme: Coping mechanisms, strength, family
Primary and Secondary Characters: Jamie
Award(s) date of publication: Newberry Award Winner 1995
Publishing Company: Random House
Brief Summary: Jamie has a baby sister, a mom, and a stepfather. One night, Jamie wakes up and sees his step dad throw his baby sister. His mom catches her, and they immediately move away. Jamie and his mom find different ways to cope with what has happened. Jamie discovers a love for magic, while his mom finds comfort in a support group.
Used in the Classroom: At first, I thought this would be a great book for fifth graders, but then I didn't think I would feel comfortable introducing this book. It is important to be aware of things like what the book explains, so I would use this book when talking to other teachers. I may include the book in the classroom depending on the students. It may help some. It's kind of a sensitive topic, so I don't know, but it is really well written and may be more appropriate for older students.
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