Jasmin
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Book Overview
Jasmin tells the story of an alienated young woman who leaves home and in the process discovers that she is a good artist as well as a good person. Jasmin Marie Antoinette Stalke is failing the sixth grade. Burdened with the responsibilities of being the oldest child in a large, poor family, she lies awake nights staring at the stars but seeing no way to succeed. She can't do her homework because of noise from her family and the television set that is always on in the main room of their small house. Her science fair project has just been ruined by Nathaniel and Leroy's careless horsing around. She doesn't know what to do. For solace she reaches for a treasured book of poems and becomes inspired to imitate Meg in her favorite poem: from now on she will live "as she do please." She will run away. This haunting and sensitively written story of a girl's successful search for independence will resonate with many girls of a similar age.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0888991851
ISBN13:9780888991850
Release Date:October 2000
Publisher:Groundwood Books
Length:196 Pages
Weight:0.28 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 4.5" x 7.0"
Age Range:9 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 4 to 7
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
a lovely book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This book has been a favourite of mine since I first read it as a teenager. Not only is Jasmin a sensitive, emotionally evocative character, but her adventures are intriguing. While the pace can be slow at times, this is to allow the reader to experience the rhythm of life as Jasmin experiences it. I think that the one negative review on this page does a major diservice to a beloved, timeless book. Read it - buy it for your kids - or buy it for yourself!
Inspiring!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Everyone is certainly entitled to their opinion, but after reading Rosa's seriously negative review, I felt compelled to jump to this book's defence. I read it in junior high and LOVED it! I could relate to Jasmin in most aspects (as I believe many young adults could) and felt a kindred kinship with her. Anyone with imagination, creativeness and a sense of adventure will enjoy this book. I was thrilled when I found it in a second hand book store (like an old friend) and I will give it to my daughter when she is old enough to read it.
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