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2017-11-22
Just Like Jackie
Lindsey Stoddard
HarperCollins
January 2018
256pp
書籍編號:
10-1165
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家永遠是最溫暖的家,即使外人的眼中它看起來有多麼的怪!

打從潔基‧羅賓(Jackie Robinson)有記憶以來,她就和爺爺一起相依為命。潔基知道在外人的眼中他們這對「爺孫組合」看起來異常的奇怪,因為她閃亮的金髮和蒼白的皮膚,對比爺爺的黝黑,怎麼看來都不像是一家人。但是潔基一點也不在意,因為爺爺是潔基唯一的親人,他教會羅賓修理汽車、打棒球、熬煮楓糖漿以及幾乎任何他所知道的事情。即使外表上的差異,對於潔基而言並不意味著什麼,她仍希望瞭解自己的出身,以及家族的故事,但是她知道爺爺不喜歡談論過去,因此她也不曾追問,就這樣祖孫兩人,在眾人異樣的眼光之下,一直過著平靜和樂的小日子。

直到某一天,潔基發現爺爺的記憶變差了,有時候嚴重到甚至記不起潔基的名字。潔基當然知道自己在學校裡闖禍,只會讓情形越變越糟,但是她就是無法控制自己,讓那些因為她沒有母親而嘲笑她的同學,嘗嘗她厲害的拳頭,特別是欺善怕惡的亞歷克斯(Alex)。然而打架的下場,就是潔基必須在課後留下來參加「課後反省小組」,更慘的是老是拿她的身世開玩笑的亞歷克斯,也是小組中的一員,她不希望在這樣的團體中討論她最害怕的「家庭問題」,更擔心自己不小心透露了爺爺罹患了阿茲海默氏症的事實,讓與她相依為命的爺爺必須被送進養老院,內心陷入了掙扎。

《Just Like Jackie》是一部溫馨、動人的兒童小說,透過故事中勇敢堅強的女孩潔基的故事,溫柔地帶領孩子深入探討關於家庭、種族以及阿茲海默氏症…等存在於社會中的議題,藉此讓讀者們學會體諒、包容與接納,同時看見家人緊密濃烈的情感與無條件的愛

 

● 作者簡介

Lindsey Stoddard 出生成長於佛蒙特,熱愛在雪地上滑雪,在祖父的糖廠學習熬糖漿,並養成對於閱讀的熱愛。大學畢業之後,她搬到紐約市,成為中學的英文老師。她喜歡和學生們一起閱讀並練習寫作。之後她又在佛蒙特藝術院取得兒童文學創意寫作碩士學位。本書是她的處女作。閒暇之餘她熱愛登山、享用冰淇淋

 

● 媒體報導

"I was truly moved by this refreshing story about a scrappy young heroine and her struggle to protect her family."—Sara Pennypacker, New York Times bestselling author of Pax

“Just Like Jackie is a lovely story of acceptance—about what makes a family and how we make our own families, and about embracing our differences.”—Ann M. Martin, New York Timesbestselling author of Rain Reign

"A fresh coming-of-age novel as feisty, funny, and forthright as its protagonist. Robinson overcomes obstacles with wit, grit, and a growing compassion for others, showing us that families are what we make them and happiness is found in the simple gifts we take for granted. A rich, rewarding read all around."—John David Anderson, author of Ms. Bixby's Last Day

“As close to perfect as a book for middle grade children can get!”—Cammie McGovern, author of Just My Luck

"Stoddard debuts with a quiet but powerful narrative that gently unpacks Alzheimer’s, centers mental health, and moves through the intimate and intense emotional landscape of family—what seems to break one and what can remake it. Validating, heart-rending, and a deft blend of suffering and inspiration."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“A home-run story that will resonate with all who feel they might not fit into the perfect definition of a family.”—School Library Journal

“A beautiful story about the true meaning of family, perfect for fans of Lynda Mullaly Hunt.” –Booklist