Book jumping off swings

To say it was disappointing is a bit of an understatement. Jumping off swings was a book that i bought on a whim. I open the back of the van and reach for the locks to unhitch the backseat. Johanna knowles tells, from four points of view, the ramifications of a pregnancy resulting from a onetime thing between ellie, who feels loved when boys touch her, and josh, an eager virgin with a troubled home. Ellie finds out she is pregnant from a one night stand and she has to decide whether she wants to have an abortion or not and whether she wants the father of the child to be involved in this.

In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Book recommendations for people who like jumping off swings by jo knowles. Ellie, josh and their respective best friends corinne and caleb have known each other since they were young kids playing together at the park. From four points of view, this book relates the ramifications of a pregnancy. Jumping off swings was a very raw book in which jo has crafted the teen voice. I was perusing my local bookstore when i saw the cover and was drawn in by the empty feeling that it gave me. The recipient of the 2005 pen new england childrens book discovery award, jo knowles lives in vermont.

A heartbreakingly honest, measured work of fiction about a teens unintended pregnancy is narrated in four voices in this latest from knowles lessons from a dead girl, 2007. Aside from at times wanting areas to be more descriptive, i have to say that i really did enjoy the writing in jumping off swings. I read this book in a short time span and believe the middle of the story was the strongest parti was not too fond of the end, it felt rushed and empty, i feel the author could have came to the same conclusion more efficiently. It all adds up to a profound time of change in this poignant, sensitively written ya. Jumping off swings book midcontinent public library. It all adds up to a profound time of change in this poignant, sensitively. Ellie the would be mother, corinne her best friend, caleb the nice guy whos had a crush on ellie, and josh, the would be father. See the complete jumping off swings series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. So when josh, an eager virgin with a troubled home life, leads her from a party to the backseat of his van, ellie. Oct 30, 2009 jumping off swings was a very raw book in which jo has crafted the teen voice. Download or read online this books in pdf, epub and mobi format.

Mar 16, 2010 jumping off swings ebook written by jo knowles. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read jumping off swings. This book is very fast paced and quick although i think it packs a powerful punch for a shorter novel. The whirlwind of a wedding, college visits, prom, and the last few months of senior year provides an excellent backdrop for this final book about lara jean. If you want to find another book from jo knowles just type the title or author in the top search box. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. Throughout the story you go through ellies pregnancy and how each of these characters feel as they try to help her. Buy a cheap copy of jumping off swings book by jo knowles. Jumping off swings 2009, a contemporary novel for young adults by jo knowles, centers on a teenage girl who becomes pregnant after sleeping with numerous local boys. And because there are consequences for actions, its a great book to start discussions with teens about sex and relationships. Absorbing from first page to last, this sensitively written novel explores how a teenagers crisis rocks her life as well as the lives of others.

Some of her awards include the pen new england childrens book discovery award, yalsas best fiction for young adults, yalsa quick picks top ten, yalsas popular paperbacks, international reading associations young. You never know if one of those guysgirls could have an std like. Read jumping off swings by jo knowles available from rakuten kobo. Some ofher awards include the pen new england childrens book discovery award,yalsas best fiction for young adults, yalsa quick picks top ten,yalsas popular paperbacks, international reading associationsyoung adult. Without parental support, teens are willing to try, or do, anything whether its good for them or not. The first book in the jumping off swings duology, it was nominated for. I find my own way to the door handle and slide the heavy door open again.

Mar 11, 2014 the blurb for jumping off swings oversells the book, in my opinion. I climb out and adjust my clothes in the light, then slide the door shut. The jumping off swings book series by jo knowles includes books jumping off swings and living with jackie chan. Jumping off swings by jo knowles overdrive rakuten.

Jumping off swings is so beautifully written, so fiercely honest and so compelling. Jo knowles is the author of the young adult novels lessons from a dead girl, jumping off swings, pearl, and see you at harrys. It all adds up to a profound time of change in this poignant, sensitively written ya novel. It took me about two hours to finish the book and i have to say for such a short novel, it certainly was a good read. I read this book in a short time span and believe the middle of the story was the strongest parti was not too fond of the end, it felt rushed and empty, i feel the author could have came to. Jumping off swings touches on many interesting issues in this book including those involving sex, love, teen pregnancy, teens and families. Jumping off swings by jo knowles covers a teenage pregnancy through the eyes of four characters.

The blurb for jumping off swings oversells the book, in my opinion. The first book in the jumping off swings duology, it was nominated for the 2010 milwaukee county teen book award. The story is told from four points of view and highlights how mistakes and choices affect not only the people involved, but also close. Fastmoving comingofage tale with sex and consequences. Exploring the stigma around teenage sex and youth pregnancy, the book is suitable for high school readers.

Ellie finds out she is pregnant from a one night stand and she has to decide whether she wants to have an. When the light comes on, i see the crumpledup wool blanket on the backseat. Tells, from four points of view, the ramifications of a pregnancy resulting from a onetime thing between ellie, who feels loved when boys touch her, and josh, an eager virgin with a troubled home life. This was a really wellwritten book about teenage pregnancy. Interview with jo knowles, author of lessons from a dead. I try to brush off the hairs, but they cling to the cotton. The recipient of the 2005 pen new england childrens book. I read it in one intense session, because i could not stop reading it. The author alternates chapters between four interlocking characters who are thrown together by ones untimely pregnancy. Find the complete jumping off swings book series by jo knowles. Jumping off swings ebook by jo knowles rakuten kobo. Aug 29, 2009 jumping off swings by jo knowles covers a teenage pregnancy through the eyes of four characters.

From four points of view, this book relates the ramifications of a pregnancy resulting from a onetime thing between ellie, who feels. Knowles characters are believable and i liked how she presented ellie as making another choice when pregnant. Feb 25, 2012 book trailer by kacee, a student at pettus jr. Jumping off swings has proven to be one of those types of books that i recommend to students all the time. Caleb, in fact, has nursed a quiet crush on ellie for years and has been. There are four different pov characters, some of whom hate or avoid each other now for really good, sympathetic reasons, and yet all four were equally compelling and real, and by the end, i. Age 14 and upellie remembers how the boys kissed her. A lot of it is straight to the point and staccato which ive always enjoyed. The book centers on a group of kids in high school. If you liked jumping off swings by jo knowles, here are some books like this. There were multiple things i didnt like about this book. Jumping off swings is an eye opener for teens and adults alike, and is a good book for parents of teens to read and discuss together. Ellie, the main character of the book jumping off swings, never thought that one of the many guys she had sex could have an std.