![]() In an isolated town where secrecy, gossip and tragedy overwhelm the landscape, Charlie faces family breakdown, finds his first love, and discovers what it means to be truly courageous. Jasper leads him deep into the forest and shows him something that will change his life forever, setting them both on a dangerous journey to solve a mystery that will consume the entire community. ![]() ![]() Synopsis: In the dead of night during the scorching summer of 1969, Charlie is startled when he is woken by local mixed-race outcast Jasper Jones outside his window. ![]() The film is available to watch through our Kanopy subscription. The ebook and audiobook are always available through Libby. You can also check out the book and DVD through the Library's curbside hold delivery service. Listen as I read the (some of) first chapter of Craig Silvey's 'Jasper Jones.' Content warning This first chapter involves strong language and a death. If you would like to participate, please sign up for the event and you will be sent the Zoom meeting details. When 16-year-old, constantly-in-trouble Jasper Jones. ![]() Book to Film Club will be reading the novel Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey and watching the film on our own, and then we will have a discussion about the book and the film on Thursday, December 10th at 6:00 p.m. In the small town of Corrigan, 14-year-old Charlie Bucktin dreams of writing the Great Australia Novel. ![]()
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