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Katherine Paterson’s remarkable Newbery Medal-winning classic about a painful sibling rivalry, and one sister’s struggle to make her own way, is an honest and daring portrayal of adolescence and coming of age.
A strong choice for independent reading, both for summer reading and homeschooling, as well as in the classroom, Jacob Have I Loved has been lauded as a cornerstone young adult novel and was ranked among the all-time best children’s novels in a survey published by School Library Journal.
“Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated . . .” With her grandmother’s taunt, Louise knew that she, like the biblical Esau, was the despised elder twin. Caroline, her selfish younger sister, was the one everyone loved.
Growing up on a tiny Chesapeake Bay island, angry Louise reveals how Caroline has robbed her of everything: her hopes for schooling, her friends, her mother, even her name. While everyone pampers Caroline, Wheeze (her sister’s name for her) begins to learn the ways of the watermen and the secrets of the island, especially of old Captain Wallace, who has mysteriously returned after fifty years.
The war unexpectedly gives this independent girl a chance to fulfill her dream to work on the water alongside her father. But the dream does not satisfy the woman she is becoming. Alone and unsure, Louise begins to fight her way to a place for herself outside her sister’s shadow. But in order to do that, she must first figure out who she is…
Publisher : HarperCollins; Reissue edition (May 5, 2020)
Language : English
Paperback : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 0064403688
ISBN-13 : 978-0064403689
Lexile measure : 880L
Grade level : 8 – 9
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.12 x 0.54 x 7.62 inches
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Customers find this book to be a beautiful coming-of-age story with well-developed characters, and one customer notes how it provides a fascinating look at the culture of the east coast. Moreover, the writing quality receives positive feedback, with one customer comparing it favorably to Susan Collins’ work. Additionally, the book is suitable for both young adults and older readers. However, the emotional content receives mixed reactions from customers.
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