BRENDA's review
Jumping the Scratch by Sarah Weeks
I am always on the lookout for worthwhile books for jr. high aged kids to read and enjoy. And something about this age group seems to gravitate to "sad" books or problem books. This is a book that deals with a loner young boy who feels picked on and terribly distraught about an incident that he will not acknowledge out loud to himself.
Fortunately a young girl forces him to open up a little to her and eventually we learn his sad secret. But with his acknowledgment of his secret comes hope for a beloved family member and the chance for a happier future.
The ending seems very sudden and a little too neatly tied up, but Sarah Weeks is an adept writer for young people who knows how to keep a reader engaged and guessing, unable to rest until they know the ending. Another fascinating book for young adults by this author...
Fortunately a young girl forces him to open up a little to her and eventually we learn his sad secret. But with his acknowledgment of his secret comes hope for a beloved family member and the chance for a happier future.
The ending seems very sudden and a little too neatly tied up, but Sarah Weeks is an adept writer for young people who knows how to keep a reader engaged and guessing, unable to rest until they know the ending. Another fascinating book for young adults by this author...
