Jett Jamison is a precocious sixth grader. She loves lists, schedules and silence. However, the voices in her head don't always cooperate. Her refuge is the library since her twin brothers are always noisy and her parents aren't exactly the schedule type. One day, Jett stumbles across Sister Gia, a nun working in the gardens. Sister Gia offers Jett a refuge from the noise and a listening ear. Sister Gia wonders if Jett might benefit from a book she knows, but soon after Jett discovers the book at her local library, it disappears. Jett then learns that the other copies of the book have disappeared as well. Jett believes that the book will help all of her problems and decides to fight the censor while fighting for herself.
Jett Jamison & The Secret Storm is a powerful middle grade, coming of age story. Told through an authentic middle school voice, Jett comes alive with relatable struggles and issues that many middle schoolers face. Jett has very strong emotions and is dealing with past trauma while trying to stand up for what is right and learning about who her true friends are. Jett's journey of coming to terms with her trauma through a book really resonated with me. I enjoyed seeing Jett growing as she learned that she would have to be loud and use her voice in order to advocate against the book censorship as well as how the book opened an avenue for Jett finally seeking help. Jett Jamison & The Secret Storm offers a heartfelt and thoughtful look into trauma and recovery.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
Jett Jamison & The Secret Storm is a powerful middle grade, coming of age story. Told through an authentic middle school voice, Jett comes alive with relatable struggles and issues that many middle schoolers face. Jett has very strong emotions and is dealing with past trauma while trying to stand up for what is right and learning about who her true friends are. Jett's journey of coming to terms with her trauma through a book really resonated with me. I enjoyed seeing Jett growing as she learned that she would have to be loud and use her voice in order to advocate against the book censorship as well as how the book opened an avenue for Jett finally seeking help. Jett Jamison & The Secret Storm offers a heartfelt and thoughtful look into trauma and recovery.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
