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Cracker Jackson (Puffin Story Books) (Paperback)

by Betsy Byars (Author) "There's a letter for you..." (more)
Key Phrases: whale imitations, Billy Ray, Sister Rose, Billy Frog (more...)

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Betsy Byars brings one of today's most complex issues (spousal abuse) into compassionate focus, while sending readers on a breakneck roller coaster ride. An ALA Notable Book of the Year. Young Adult.

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Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Puffin (October 7, 1986)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 014031881X
ISBN-13: 978-0140318814
Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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whale imitations

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Billy Ray, Sister Rose, Billy Frog, Percy Gill, Home Again, Miz Hunter, Marian Wong, Kids Academy, Doing Anything Cheerfully, Miss Peggy, North Pole, Queen of England

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The Summer of the Swans by Betsy Byars in Front Matter, and Back Matter
Bingo Brown and the Language of Love by Betsy Byars in Front Matter
The Midnight Fox (Puffin story books) by Betsy Byars in Front Matter
The Glory Girl by Betsy Byars in Front Matter
The Burning Questions of Bingo Brown by Betsy Byars in Front Matter

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4.0 out of 5 stars Hungry for Cracker Jackson, March 12, 2001

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Cracker Jackson will leave you hungry for more. I gave it four stars and three thumbs up. From Cracker driving the car, to Nicole in a coma, this book will make sure you never put it down. Even though Alma denies getting beat up by Billy-Ray, Cracker doesn't stop helping unless he knows she's safe. So, if your between the ages of ten and fourteen you will love this book. I liked this book because it gives alot of detail and clues. In this book, it delt with a possible real life situation. Also, it gave a vivid picture of what was going on. The dialoge they say brings you into the story. It's almost like you are a character in the book. So, if you are someone who is interested in cliff hangers and drama, then this is the book for you.

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5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!!!, February 22, 2006

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I read this as a class and at the end we all said "wow!"It is a great book about jackson, who is trying to help his ex-babysitter. It also has a lot of humor and auther's craft. It is a touching story with some funny moments too. I really like this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Cracker Jackson, January 31, 2001

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This book is by Betsy Byars. The main character is Cracker Jackson. His old babysitter is in trouble.Her husband is beating up on her. Alma his babysitter does not want to leave until Billy throws little Nicole their daughter into her crib. Then Cracker makes the biggest decision he'll ever make. He is going to drive Nicole and Alma to a place where someone will take care of them. Alma says she wants to go home before Billy finds out. I liked this book because it shows kids can help. I think the theme of this book is:sometimes a problem is too big to handle but you have to keep going and get help from someone who can handle it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Serious humor
"A humorous children's book about spouse abuse? Betsy Byars pulls it off with rare sensitivity and understanding of how much a young reader can--and can't--handle. Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars Cracker Jackson, by Betsy Byars
Cracker Jackson, a ten-year-old boy, receives a letter from his ex-babysitter, Alma. It is a warning because Alma thinks that her husband, Billy Ray, might harm Cracker. Read more

Published on July 23, 2006 by Dawn Babineaux

3.0 out of 5 stars Cracker Jackson by Betsy Byers
In the story of Cracker Jackson, Cracker's parents are divorced and he has remained close friends with his old baby sitter, Alma, over the years. Read more

Published on December 3, 2004 by Reanna Guidry

4.0 out of 5 stars Cracker Jackson
Cracker Jackson was a very good book. It explained the importance of telling someone about an abusive family. Read more

Published on February 11, 2004 by Danielle

5.0 out of 5 stars Cracker Jackson
Wow I just finished reading a book by Betsy Byars.The title of this book is Cracker Jackson.This story is abot a young boy who found out that the husband of his old babysitter... Read more

Published on January 21, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Cracker Jackson
The book I'm reviewing is CRACKER JACKSON by BETSY BYARS. I really liked this book a lot. It's exciting and fun, but also very sad. Read more

Published on October 4, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Cracker Jackson
This is a great book. The main character, Jackson is a young boy. When he finds out his old baby sitter, Alma, is being physically and mentally abused by her husband, he tries to... Read more

Published on October 3, 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Book
This book was written by Betsy Byars. She made some of her chapters of the book funny, nice and sad. At the start of the book, it was cool. Read more

Published on October 1, 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Book
This book was written by Betsy Byars. She made some of her chapters of the book funny,nice and sad. At the start of the book it was cool. Read more

Published on October 1, 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Hungry for Cracker Jackson
Cracker Jackson will make you hungry for more. I gave it four stars and three thumbs up. From Cracker driving the car, to Nicole in a coma, this book will make sure you never... Read more

Published on March 12, 2001

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