Awards

• Short-listed for Buckeye Children's Book Award (Grades 3-5) 2014
• Short-listed for Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award 2015
• Short-listed for South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award (Children's) 2015
• Short-listed for William Allen White Childens Book Award (Grades 3-5) 2016

Overview

""This quiet novel sings. A graceful profound story for all ages that speaks well beyond its intended audience."" --Kirkus (starred review) Fans of Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech's Ruby Holler will love this tween novel about opening your heart and finding family when you least expect it. When a young couple finds a boy asleep on their porch, their lives take a surprising turn. Unable to speak, the boy, Jacob, can't explain his history. All John and Marta know is that they have been chosen to care for him. And as their connection and friendship with Jacob grow, they embrace his exuberant spirit and talents. The three of them blossom into an unlikely family and begin to see the world in brand-new ways. This quiet, hopeful story explores the threads that tie us together--and what it truly means to create a home. A Found Family: When John and Marta discover a silent boy named Jacob on their porch, they must learn what it means to be parents, and what it means to be chosen. Themes of Foster Care and Adoption: A moving exploration of creating a home for children in need, perfect for discussing important family dynamics with readers ages 8-12. Art and Music as a Voice: Jacob cannot speak, but he communicates through beautiful music and stunning paintings, changing the world for the quiet couple who takes him in. A Lyrical, Character-Driven Story: Perfect for fans of Sharon Creech who love poignant, emotional fiction that feels like a timeless classic.

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Reviews

A page-turner for readers of any age. --Publishers Weekly A tender exploration of the power of a found family and the depth and value of temporary connections. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books A rich and gracious story crafted in Creech's masterful hands. --Booklist This quiet novel sings. A graceful profound story for all ages that speaks well beyond its intended audience. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

A rich and gracious story crafted in Creech's masterful hands. --Booklist A page-turner for readers of any age. --Publishers Weekly A tender exploration of the power of a found family and the depth and value of temporary connections. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books This quiet novel sings. A graceful profound story for all ages that speaks well beyond its intended audience. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

This quiet novel sings. A graceful profound story for all ages that speaks well beyond its intended audience. -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A page-turner for readers of any age. -- Publishers Weekly A rich and gracious story crafted in Creech's masterful hands. -- Booklist A tender exploration of the power of a found family and the depth and value of temporary connections. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

A page-turner for readers of any age. --Publishers Weekly A rich and gracious story crafted in Creech's masterful hands. --Booklist A tender exploration of the power of a found family and the depth and value of temporary connections. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books This quiet novel sings. A graceful profound story for all ages that speaks well beyond its intended audience. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

A tender exploration of the power of a found family and the depth and value of temporary connections. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books This quiet novel sings. A graceful profound story for all ages that speaks well beyond its intended audience. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A page-turner for readers of any age. --Publishers Weekly A rich and gracious story crafted in Creech's masterful hands. --Booklist

Author Information

Sharon Creech has written twenty-one books for young people and is published in over twenty languages. Her books have received awards in both the U.S. and abroad, including the Newbery Medal for Walk Two Moons, the Newbery Honor for The Wanderer, and Great Britain's Carnegie Medal for Ruby Holler. Before beginning her writing career, Sharon Creech taught English for fifteen years in England and Switzerland. She lives in Maine, ""lured there by my grandchildren,"" Creech says. www.sharoncreech.com

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