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Jesse and the Caterpillar Who Got Its Wings by Aaron Braxton (English) Paperback
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN-13
- 9781978449084
- Type
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9781978449084
- Book Title
- Jesse and the Caterpillar Who Got Its Wings
- Publisher
- CreateSpace
- Item Length
- 8 in
- Publication Year
- 2018
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Genre
- Fiction
- Topic
- Coming of Age
- Item Weight
- 11.7 Oz
- Item Width
- 5 in
- Number of Pages
- 244 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
CreateSpace
ISBN-10
1978449089
ISBN-13
9781978449084
eBay Product ID (ePID)
242951210
Product Key Features
Book Title
Jesse and the Caterpillar Who Got Its Wings
Number of Pages
244 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2018
Topic
Coming of Age
Genre
Fiction
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
11.7 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
Jesse and the Caterpillar Who Got Its Wings is a heartwarming and deeply moving coming-of-age story that follows the unforgettable journey into the heart of Jesse, a precocious 10-year-old, African American boy. Jesse is a 5th grade loner, but his intelligence and boundless imagination set him apart. He forms an unlikely friendship with the beautiful and popular Khalilah, a bond that even grief and tragedy can't tear apart. Dive into a transformative tale that weaves the shape-shifting metamorphosis of caterpillars into profound life lessons. From their humble beginnings as craving, crawling creatures, to their emergence as graceful winged beauties, Jesse's story mirrors this awe-inspiring life cycle. It's a powerful narrative that rises from the ashes, inspires hope, grows emotionally richer with each turning page, and reveals life's possibilities. Bold, raw, and transcendent, this powerful work explores the depths of an insightful, deep-thinking Black boy's subconscious mind. Jesse's inner dialogue, his innate understanding of accepting others for who they are, and his search for identity, will resonate deeply with readers. Jesse and the Caterpillar Who Got Its Wings is a story that will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions-laughter, tears, nostalgia, and introspection. With ever-changing moods, Jesse is a "everyman," hero for all ages, making this beautiful book about Black boyhood, is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt different, misunderstood, or alone. Embark on this unforgettable journey! Special Note : Jesse and the Caterpillar Who Got Its Wings is not just a captivating read, but is also aligned with Core Standards and Academic Language; making it an educational treasure., The heartwarming and deeply moving, coming-of-age, narrative, about discovering what's inside the mind of a precocious boy searching for greatness. Jesse, a self proclaimed 5th grade loner, has an intelligence and imagination that has always made him appear awkward. An "everyman," with ever-changing mood and grace, he develops a bond with the beautiful and infinitely more popular Khalilah that only tragedy can tear apart. Using the shape shifting metamorphosis of caterpillars - from craving, crawling, earthbound creatures, to graceful winged beauties - it is a powerful story about life, love, and the courage to face your fears. "It gives you the ability to reach higher ground and keep climbing. Gave me hope and showed there were possibilities in life." Oprah Winfrey "The book is so pure " says Hollywood Writer/Dir., Tim Chey, "I read it in ONE sitting and absolutely LOVED IT. It's as engaging as it is valuable." "Jesse is the Charlie Brown for the next generation." M. Williams California Science Center Bold, beautiful, perceptive and raw, this transcendent work, takes you deep inside the mind of an insightful character who unapologetically talks to himself. Jesse is a hero for all ages. One who proves, "When there's greatness inside, who says you can't fly?" *Academic Language and Common Core Standards aligned., Everybody's loving critically acclaimed and internationally award winning author, Aaron Braxton's, Jesse and the Caterpillar Who Got Its Wings! An unforgettable, fascinating, and deeply moving, coming-of-age portrait about discovering relationships, searching for greatness, and growing up amidst the Midwest. Jesse, an awkward 5th grade loner, has an intelligence and curiosity that has always made him see the world differently. Anchored by his blossoming friendship with the pretty and infinitely more popular Khalilah, he experiences love, loss and tragedy, while using the shape shifting metamorphosis of caterpillars - from craving, crawling, earthbound creatures, to graceful winged beauties - as lessons for life, building self-awareness, and appreciating an identity he never fully understood. No longer sure of anything, an unexpected disaster causes him to question everything he always thought he knew about the world and about life. "The book is so pure," says Hollywood Writer/Dir., Tim Chey, "I read it in ONE sitting and absolutely LOVED IT...It's as engaging as it is valuable." Bold, beautiful, insightful and raw, this transcendent work, takes you inside the precocious and subconscious lenses of an ordinary, and at times, extraordinary young adolescent. The story will make you laugh, cry, reminisce, and within an uncontrolled world, question, "When the carefree age of childhood innocence is lost, what remains in its place?" Jesse is a hero for all ages. One who proves, "When there's greatness inside, no one can say you can't fly." *Academic Language and Common Core Standards aligned.
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