Age Group: 9 - 12 Years

Description:

Jack does not like poetry. He thinks it is only for girls, and he does not know what to write. But his teacher, Miss Stretchberry, keeps asking him to try. Told through Jack's own short poems, written like a journal, the book shows him slowly finding his voice. He copies poets, asks questions and begins to write about things he really cares about, especially his yellow dog, Sky. As his words grow stronger, a sad memory comes out. A warm, touching story about grief, courage and the magic of words.