Book Descriptions
for Come Sing, Jimmy Jo by Katherine Paterson
From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
The spotlight shines more brightly on James Johnson than on his youngish mother Olive, a.k.a. Keri Su, after the Johnson Family's manager hears the eleven-year-old sing and play his guitar. External events such as moving to the city and to another school while confronting the downside of celebrity are the means for exploring the theme of identity in a novel rich in characterization, insight and humor. Paterson asks "Who am I?" on several levels while telling a unique story about Jimmy Jo and his gift. Honor Book, 1985 CCBC Newbery Discussion. (Ages 9-13)
CCBC Choices 1985 . © Cooperative Children's Book Center, Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, 1985. Used with permission.
From the Publisher
Written by Newbery, National Book Award, and Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal winner Katherine Paterson
The Johnsons are becoming country music stars. They're on TV and the radio--and it's all because of James. His voice and his guitar playing bring the songs to life, and make the audiences beg for more. Most kids would love it. Not James. He's had to change his name to "Jimmy Jo," dress in clothes he hates, and turn into someone else. Will he ever be able to cope with the fame?
The Johnsons are becoming country music stars. They're on TV and the radio--and it's all because of James. His voice and his guitar playing bring the songs to life, and make the audiences beg for more. Most kids would love it. Not James. He's had to change his name to "Jimmy Jo," dress in clothes he hates, and turn into someone else. Will he ever be able to cope with the fame?
Publisher description retrieved from Google Books.
