The Invincible Summer of Juniper Jones
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Unsuspecting boy. Big-hearted girl. Small-minded town. Invincible summer. Summer, 1955. Calls for equality are sweeping America, but sixteen-year-old Ethan Harper is about to discover just how deep the roots of racism run. When mixed-race Ethan is sent to stay with his white uncle and aunt in Ellison, Alabama, he soon discovers that the only thing smaller than the town itself are the minds of its inhabitants. Except for Juniper Jones - resident artist, oddball and self-proclaimed free spirit. Ignoring the tide of prejudice and disapproval that follows Ethan, Juniper enlists him as her sidekick in her quest for an unforgettable summer. Armed with two bikes and an unlimited supply of root beer floats, the pair set out to find their place in a town that's set on rejecting them. Along the way, they will find hope, friendship - and maybe something more . . .
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I... don't even think that I can find the words to describe this book and I'm not sure I will be able too for some time.. but this book was ABSOLUTELY heartwarming and was such a joyous book to read. I can proudly say that I recommend this to everybody. More than one lesson is taught and honestly this book deserves more than 5 stars. I'm just so struck by it that I don't even know what else to add. This book was so freaking extravagant. The characters, the time frame, the idea, the plot twist, everything. This book lured me in and I'm so glad it did. Reading this book felt like a gift. I absolutely devoured this book. This book will forever have a place in my heart
I had a little trouble getting into this book at first, but once I got into it, I just wanted to keep on reading.
This book made me laugh, smile, cry, made my heart break, all at once and at the same time.
This book holds such important messages in it (surely with the BLM movement right now). This book should be read by everyone, because it is so important, yet it still makes you smile at most times.
Thank you NetGalley and MacMillan publishers for providing me with this copy.
4,5 stars
