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Friday, January 4, 2008

The Graduation of Jake Moon

This is one of those books I thought I wouldn't like, yet turned out to be a page-turner that I'll never forget. Jake Moon is an eighth-grader with a problem: his grandfather, Skelly, has progressive Alzheimer's disease, and Jake is responsible for his care in the afternoons and evenings while his mother works. Not only is this a huge responsibility for Jake, but his grandfather causes him frequent embarrassment that ruins his social life. Sounds like a downer, right? Wrong! At one point in the story, Skelly breaks into a huge grin when served his favorite breakfast and Jake comments: "It was one of those moments that can make you smile and break your heart at the same time." That's the best way to sum up this book: surprisingly funny despite its sadness. The ending will leave you feeling good all over. Barbara Park is the author of the ever-popular and often hilarious Junie B. Jones series, and she won't disappoint you with this book. I highly recommend The Graduation of Jake Moon!
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27 comments:

  1. f6perryOctober 2, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    This book sounds great.I can't wait to read it.Jake sounds like a great kid taking care of his grandfather.

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  2. F1pelaezOctober 7, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    I REALLY liked this book.This book is for any who likes short sad novels,well it's not that sad , some parts are sad.I hope that people give this book a chance, it might sound lame at first but by the end it is really NICE,and SWEET .

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    1. F6CareyOctober 14, 2013 at 1:24 PM

      I don't like sad novals at all but you totaly are convising me to read it!I can't waitto start it!

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    2. f6perryOctober 14, 2013 at 1:29 PM

      I agree F1pelaez this book is sad. I love the last sentene in this story. So sweet.

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    3. fiSimonOctober 22, 2013 at 12:32 PM

      I agree with fipelaez. It was a sad book. I liked the end a lot, too.

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    4. F6CareyOctober 22, 2013 at 1:05 PM

      I disagree with you f6perry, I think this book was not all that sad.

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    5. f6epplerOctober 28, 2013 at 8:58 AM

      I don't think is sad either

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  3. f6greerOctober 8, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    this book is a sweet story about a boy and his grandpa.tis book would be graet if you like sad novels!!(:

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    1. f2durhamOctober 24, 2013 at 10:30 AM

      I agree, this book is so sad,but such a sweet story

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    2. f2durhamOctober 24, 2013 at 12:57 PM

      I agree with f6greer this book is so sweet.This book is great .

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    3. F1turnerOctober 29, 2013 at 8:53 AM

      I totally agree! It's a perfect sad novel, and it's also sweet! I loved reading it..hope you do too!

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    4. f6ennisNovember 19, 2013 at 9:47 PM

      I agree! This is a perfect novel, and if someone is having trouble with a family member going through a disease or something terrible, this is perfect for you and you can understand how Jake Moon took it and how much he loved his grandfather and even though he could be grouchy and embarrassing, Jake still loved him.

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  4. F1pelaezOctober 11, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    I agree with F6greer it is a really sweet novel.I really liked it.I think anyone who reads this book will really like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  5. f1owenOctober 14, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    I totally agree with f6greer amd f1pelaez! They both have great points aout the theme of this book. I highly reccomend "The Graduation of jake Moon"!!!!!

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  6. f6greerOctober 14, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    f1owens yea i love this book

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  7. F6CareyOctober 15, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    I got this book 2 days ago and I love it so far!This book starts out so sweet.I can't belive what has happened so far.Also to all the bloggers who say it is sad and noring, it's not at all boring, and if it:s sad I have not found that part in the book.I love it.:)I would reccomend ths book to everyone, boys and girls!

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  8. fiSimonOctober 22, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    I think that it was a very good book. It didn't get exciting, but it was very interesting and had some funny moments.

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  9. F6CareyOctober 22, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    I just finshed this book and I have to say that there was really no sad part insecpt for 1 thing.I really loved this book.I can't wait to read more books by this aurthor.I really loved the last part of this book.This book is very thouching and teaches us to love our family.I loved it!:)

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  10. f2durhamOctober 24, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    I loved this book!It was a story about love in a sad family . I would reccommend this book to anyone.

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  11. c6hommerdingOctober 25, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    i have not finshed this book yet i am scared to becuase i dont want Skelly to die

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  12. F1turnerOctober 29, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book. I'm so happy I read it because I can totally relate to it. The struggle is real and this book describes it perfectly! I really enjoyed reading this book. It was very sad at times, but those sad parts made the book wonderful. I really loved reading this book!

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    1. f6ennisNovember 19, 2013 at 9:44 PM

      I agree. This book is an amazing book and I am very glad I read it! Glad you enjoyed it too.

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  13. C6campbellOctober 30, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    I just got this book. I hope it will be really good. Please reply if you read it and it was good or not.

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  14. C6campbellNovember 8, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    I'm a little over half way done and it has been a great book so far! In some parts it gets a little sad but it still is avery good book. You should read it! :)

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  15. c6campbellNovember 15, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    Just finshed this book it was sad but good.

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  16. f6ennisNovember 19, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    I am very surprised there are only twenty-something comments! This book is amazing, I got it because a few of my friends said it was good. It was also very sad, so if you like sad books, go for it! Rate ; 5/5 stars!

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