The Graduation of Jake Moon

"Hook"

 "It was after dark when I finally got home.

        Aunt Marguerite and James were sitting at the table with Ma. Mrs.Russell was standing at the backdoor window, staring outside. There were bags of burgers and fries on the table, but nobody was eating. Not even James.

         All four looked at me. I shook my head no.

         Ma stood up and hugged me. " Don't worry, we'll find him."
         She crossed her fingers and looked at Aunt Marguerite. "Maybe even tonight, huh? After the news"
  My aunt still crossed her fingers back.
  I didn't get it. "What do you mean? What's the news got to do with anything?"
With her fingers still crossed, my mother pointed at Marguerite. " Your aunt just got back from the TV station downtown. She took Dad's picture to the station manger, and the woman promised to show it on the ten o'clock news tonight."(page 85)

Recommendation

Have you ever been embrassed my someone you love? If so you relate to Jake Moon. Jake used to love spending time with his grandfather Skelly, but that was before Skelly was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The disease made Skelly go walnuts. Now it seems are Jake is the grown-up and Skelly is the kid. Much of Skelly's care becomes Jake's responsibility, and doesn't leave much time for Jake to have a normal life of his own. When Jake spends some time with his grandfather, he realizes that with the disease that Skelly has is going to affect the way that Jake  can lead his life. Then, one day Jake rebels, and the unthinkable happens. Has Jake discovered too late how much his grandfather means to him? Will Jake be able to succeed with a grandfather who is losing his mind and trying to live a normal  8th grade life? Read to find out.          

WARNING: This book contains material that may not be suitable for kids.

Book By: Barbara Park

Blog By: Maddison P.

Genre: Realistic Fiction