Speechless
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Speechless
Grades 4 & up
Realistic Fiction
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Book Summary:
Jelly (so-called because his initials are J.A.M. and he has a best friend whose initials are P.B.) is afraid of public speaking. Terrified, you might say. So it doesn't seem like the world's best idea to compete in the sixth-grade speech contest. Victoria is campaigning hard - she is smart, self-confident, and popular. No prize could possibly be worth the guaranteed humiliation Jelly expects to suffer, until Victoria pushes things a little too far. Book Review: I really liked this book. The voices are realistic for the target age group, and it's nice to read some realistic fiction that deals with important issues like ethics, self-confidence, and bullying without being a tragedy. The bully has some depth, instead of being two-dimensional, and the main character's challenges are sincere and relatable. It's not a text to study for symbolism, but it would be a worthwhile small-group discussion book for fifth grade, and it has a wide range of appeal for many different independent readers. It's a charming story, and worth a look. Fun Fact: Jennifer Mook-Sang is a Canadian writer who was born in Guyana, South America. This is her first novel. "Speechless quote"
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