Feathers
Feathers by Jacqueline Woodson is a reprint edition published by Penguin on January 7, 2010. This 160-page novel explores the life of Frannie, a young girl navigating complex social themes such as friendship, prejudice, and identity. As she grapples with her surroundings, including her brother’s deafness and the arrival of a new boy in class, Frannie begins to see the world through a different lens, reflecting on hope and the challenges of growing up.
Readers will find a poignant narrative that delves into Frannie’s experiences during a transformative winter. The story addresses significant issues like racism and faith, inviting contemplation on the deeper meanings behind people’s actions and beliefs. Woodson’s writing captures the essence of childhood and the journey toward understanding oneself and others, making this edition a thoughtful addition to the genre of juvenile fiction.
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A Newbery Honor Book
A beautiful and moving novel from a three-time Newbery Honor-winning author
“Hope is the thing with feathers” starts the poem Frannie is reading in school. Frannie hasn’t thought much about hope. There are so many other things to think about. Each day, her friend Samantha seems a bit more “holy.” There is a new boy in class everyone is calling the Jesus Boy. And although the new boy looks like a white kid, he says he’s not white. Who is he?
During a winter full of surprises, good and bad, Frannie starts seeing a lot of things in a new light—her brother Sean’s deafness, her mother’s fear, the class bully’s anger, her best friend’s faith and her own desire for “the thing with feathers.”
Jacqueline Woodson once again takes readers on a journey into a young girl’s heart and reveals the pain and the joy of learning to look beneath the surface.
“[Frannie] is a wonderful role model for coming of age in a thoughtful way, and the book offers to teach us all about holding on to hope.”—Children’s Literature
“A wonderful and necessary purchase for public and school libraries alike.”—VOYA
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