Pieces of Georgia (Kindle Edition)

by Jen Bryant (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
Grade 5 Up-In a blend of free verse and diary/journal, 13-year-old Georgia pours her heart out to her mother, who died six years ago. She and her father are still suffering. Because of their financial situation (shaky) and Georgia's frequent stomachaches and lack of participation in class, she ends up on an At Risk list that requires her to see a school counselor. Mrs. Yocum makes a deal with her: if Georgia will write down all of the things she would like to talk to her mom about, she can skip the weekly sessions and just check in occasionally. Through this journal, the finely drawn characters come to life, particularly Georgia's dad and her best friend, Tiffany. Her father's grief has caused him to withdraw emotionally and he doesn't give his daughter the time or attention she craves. Tiffany is pushed to be an overachiever, the strain of which brings her to the brink of destructive behavior. Georgia shares all aspects of her life and thoughts, and readers come to understand the depth of her loss. This is a remarkable book. Through the spare writing, readers come to understand and empathize with these three people. Their story is a universal one of love, friendship, and loss and will be appreciated by a wide audience.-Nancy P. Reeder, Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, Columbia, SC
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From Booklist
Gr. 6-9. A free membership to the Brandywine River Museum. That's the perfect gift for a grieving 13-year-old with artistic talent and a need to remove the "at risk" label from her permanent school record. It is also a passport for Georgia McCoy, an avenue out of her shyness, into the art world of her deceased mother, and toward an understanding of her struggling father. Georgia's free-verse journal entries describe her lonely existence, her grief at losing not just her mother but also her father, and her perceptive insights into the art of three generations of the Wyeth family^B. It's a lovely, quiet novel, a study in a child's struggle for survival and the adults who recognize her pain and decide to help. Readers will be able to go to the Brandy-wine River Museum Web site and see the paintings Georgia describes, an interesting art extension that adds depth to an involving story, suitable for both recreational reading and reading and discussing in class. Frances Bradburn
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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 337 KB
• Print Length: 176 pages
• Publisher: Yearling (November 13, 2007)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B000W93CGI
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #19,849 in Kindle Store (See Bestsellers in Kindle Store)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, Quick Read, June 30, 2006

By	L. Dowell (North Carolina) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Pieces of Georgia (Hardcover)

I bought this book for my 11-year-old daughter whose friend's mother died unexpectedly recently. (It covers this topic). It is a great book and very touching. She is a high achieving reading, however, and she finished the book in under an hour. So its not a week long read for a child of this age by any means. I loved the book itself though. I had gone to a large chain bookstore to purchase the book and it was listed at $16 or $17, and I could see that it would be a quick read for her, so I was really happy to find it on Amazon at the low price. It was totally worth the purchase at that price.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice story..., December 22, 2006

By	Susan C. Farrelly "smfarrelly" (West Chester, PA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Pieces of Georgia (Hardcover)

I'm a teacher and I read this book for possible classroom use. It's a nice story - kind of sad and kind of sweet. I nice tie-in to any of the Wyeth artists and over-scheduled kids.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Stanzalicious, July 11, 2006

By	Laurellz - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pieces of Georgia (Hardcover)

I saw this book in my library's new release section and was attracted to it because of the form of writing-- it's in stanzas.

Because of how it's written, it's a pretty quick read, but it's most def. worth it. It's a really cute story with elements not atypical to a preteen/teenage novel, but (refreshingly) not filled with too many cliches or drama.