The Youngest One The Fantasy World of Nancy Springer edition by Nancy Springer Literature Fiction eBooks
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Jessie is tired of dealing with her drunk mother and life in a rough part of town, and when a creepy woman approaches her one morning and advises her to pay attention to Shakespeare's As You Like It in her English class she shrugs off the recommendation. After all, what relevance does Shakespeare have with her life? A chance encounter with an unusual toad, however, is about to completely alter Jessie's perceptions of what matters in the world, and might just provide her with an unexpected happily-ever-after.
A short story.
The Youngest One The Fantasy World of Nancy Springer edition by Nancy Springer Literature Fiction eBooks
Is being a good person its own reward?Jessie has a tender heart for the people and animals in her life who are too small, weak, or old to properly defend themselves against bullies. Her protective instincts have gotten her into trouble in the past, but despite growing up with a neglectful, alcoholic mom Jessie refuses to allow the tough world she lives in to dull her compassion for others. What I found most interesting about her character was how innocent she seems for her age and previous experiences. Her lack of guile is refreshing and makes this tale far more believable than it would have been in the hands of a more skeptical protagonist.
While reading this story I wondered if it was meant to appeal equally to young adult and adult audiences. Jessie is an eighth grader whose adult sized problems have caused her to grow up far too rapidly. The publisher chose not to market this piece to young adult audiences, but I think it would be appealing to middle and high school readers and would recommend it to this age group as much as I would to its intended audience.
Even though it would have been nice to have an answer to this questions, The Youngest One sparked my imagination. Jessie is an easy character to love and I would quite interested in hearing more from her in the future. I could see her starring in a series of modern day interpretations of classic fables if this is something Ms. Springer wanted to pursue.
The Youngest One is a modern day fairy tale. Is kindness magical? The best way to find out is by picking up this book!
Originally posted at Long and Short Reviews
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The Youngest One The Fantasy World of Nancy Springer edition by Nancy Springer Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
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This short story was a great thought provoking read. Springer creates a connection between her reader and the lead character, Jessie. She accomplishes this connection within the first few lines. I found myself concerned for the young, teenage girl when I read...
"Jessie went to school only because she was hungry."
This allowed me to know that the teenager's life at home was less than desirable. The story continues and the reader progresses through the teenager's daily struggles. It is then we hear the words of an old quirky woman to pay attention and remember Shakespeare's As You Like It and we can understand that there is more depth to this story than just the words on the page. This young woman will have a chance to change her misfortune, that is, if she can recognize the opportunity. The question is does she notice or not? You will have to read to find out!
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Is being a good person its own reward?
Jessie has a tender heart for the people and animals in her life who are too small, weak, or old to properly defend themselves against bullies. Her protective instincts have gotten her into trouble in the past, but despite growing up with a neglectful, alcoholic mom Jessie refuses to allow the tough world she lives in to dull her compassion for others. What I found most interesting about her character was how innocent she seems for her age and previous experiences. Her lack of guile is refreshing and makes this tale far more believable than it would have been in the hands of a more skeptical protagonist.
While reading this story I wondered if it was meant to appeal equally to young adult and adult audiences. Jessie is an eighth grader whose adult sized problems have caused her to grow up far too rapidly. The publisher chose not to market this piece to young adult audiences, but I think it would be appealing to middle and high school readers and would recommend it to this age group as much as I would to its intended audience.
Even though it would have been nice to have an answer to this questions, The Youngest One sparked my imagination. Jessie is an easy character to love and I would quite interested in hearing more from her in the future. I could see her starring in a series of modern day interpretations of classic fables if this is something Ms. Springer wanted to pursue.
The Youngest One is a modern day fairy tale. Is kindness magical? The best way to find out is by picking up this book!
Originally posted at Long and Short Reviews
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