Genius Jolene (Orca Echoes)

Genius Jolene (Orca Echoes)

Sara Cassidy, Charlene Chua (Illustrator)
$7.95
Publication Date: April 7th, 2020
Publisher:
Orca Book Publishers
ISBN:
9781459825291
Pages:
112
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Description

On her annual trip in her father's 18-wheeler, Jolene is ready for some new adventures.

Eight-year-old Jolene is headed to Los Angeles on a six-day road trip to deliver some newsprint with her dad. Just like last year, they tell each other stories and listen to music. They also keep up their favorite tradition: critiquing one type of food at every stop. This time it's onion rings. But this year is also different. Unlike last year, Jolene's parents are no longer together. They split up when her father came out as gay. These are big changes for Jolene, but she is spunky and smart and has a good heart. She's ready to stand up for what's right--both on and off the road.

The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

About the Author

Sara Cassidy has worked as a newspaper reporter and a tree planter in five Canadian provinces. Her books for young readers have received many honors, including being short-listed for the Chocolate Lily Book Award, the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award and the Bolen Books Children's Book Prize. Three are Junior Library Guild selections. She also writes poetry and short fiction, and works as an editor.

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