Listening for Crickets
Listening for Crickets by David Gifaldi is a middle grade novel published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR) on April 29, 2008. This 192-page book follows ten-year-old Jake, who, with his unique abilities, navigates the challenges of childhood, including asthma, family conflicts, and the complexities of growing up. Through his vivid imagination, Jake seeks solace in his dreams while also facing the realities of his life.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of imagination and play, as well as social issues related to self-esteem and self-reliance. Jake’s journey includes storytelling with his little sister, Cassie, and learning from his best friend, Luke, all while creating a safe haven in the backyard known as Dragon’s Nest. This story presents a thoughtful exploration of friendship, courage, and the importance of finding hope in everyday moments.
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With ears like a bat and webbed toes, it seems as if ten-yearold Jake could fly right out of reality into the freedom of his dreams. No more worries about asthma, special reading class, or his parents’ fighting—just sky. But Jake can’t simply fly away. There’s his little sister, Cassie, to tell stories to when the night sounds become frightening, amazing facts to learn from his best friend Luke, and a safe place—Dragon’s Nest—to build in the backyard.
This beautifully written middle grade novel tells the courageous story of Jake—a night watchman—a protector in the truest sense of the word who finds hope in crickets, friends, teachers, and dreams.
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