I may have questioned P.K.'s sanity a bit more if I didn't have the opportunity to see Critter's POV. and the mysterious boy she runs away with, Critter. JUMP is told from alternating point-of-view by P.K. I'm actually thankful that she did include the jargon, even though she could have told the story without, because it made the characters much more real. I have absolutely no experience with rock climbing or rock climbing lingo, but Carbone writes with ample detail and I had no difficulty deciphering and filling in the blanks. I'll admit that I was a bit worried about the climbing jargon when I first started reading. After reading, I have absolutely no idea why no one is discussing this novel. I had never heard of it and had nothing more to recommend it than the description on the back and the interesting cover. a strong, visceral story of the hardship and peril settlers faced as well as the brutal realities of colonial conquest.I picked up JUMP on a whim. As entertaining as it is educational, peopled with compelling characters and exciting plot twists, this book belongs on every shelf.' ~ Children's Literature 'Skillfully blending historical figures like Pocahontas, writings from Smith and others, tremendous research, and vivid storytelling, this is an outstanding read. While learning much history, readers will find characters real enough to care about. Professor of Reading and Children's Literature, University of Virginia ' Good use is made of eyewitness accounts in a telling that far transcends the usual dry textbook summaries of the period. Jamestown will no longer merely be a topic to be studied it will be experienced in the pages of this book and remain with the reader forever.' ' The best book on Jamestown for young readers, complete with a compelling story and characters you care deeply about. Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award Nominee 2008-09.South Dakota Prairie Pasque Children's Book Award Nominee 2008-09.South Carolina Junior Book Award Nominee 2008-09.Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award Nominee 2008-09.Kentucky Bluegrass Award Master List 2008.Georgia Peach Children's Book Award Nominee 2008-09.Rhode Island Children’s Book Award Nominee 2008.Connecticut Nutmeg Book Award Nominee 2009.Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award (Illinois) Nominee 2009.Scholastic Book Club Literature Circle edition.2007 ALA Best Book for Young Adults discussion list.San Francisco Chronicle Best Books of the Season, Fall 2006.School Library Journal Best Books of 2006.Virginia Reader's Choice Middle School list 2007 - 2008.Winner of the Virginia Library Association's 2007 Jefferson Cup Award.International Reading Association Teacher's Choices for 2007.

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