Book
Genius Jolene / Sara Cassidy ; illustrated by Charlene Chua.
Record details
- ISBN: 1459825292 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781459825291 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 102 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
- Publisher: [Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, 2020.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes recipes. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 7.95 |
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| Genre: | Road fiction. |
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Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | J FIC Cassi | 31681020143384 | JFIC | Available | - |
| Lakeshore Branch | J FIC Cassi | 31681020143368 | JFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Eight-year-old Jolene enjoys a long road trip with her truck driver father, as she does every year, but this year it is different because her parents have separated and her father is with another man. - Orca Book Publishers
Key Selling Points
- In this early chapter book, Jolene travels to Los Angeles with her long-haul trucker father who recently came out as gay. The pair come face to face with homophobia but find a way to forgive and behave with kindness.
- Genius Jolene includes themes of critical thinking, travel, family, acceptance and confronting homophobia.
- The authorâs middle-grade novel A Boy Named Queen was a finalist for the Rocky Mountain Book Award, the Silver Birch Express Award, the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Childrenâs Book Award and the Diamond Willow Award.
- This book features several black-and-white illustrations, which add to this engaging chapter book.
On her annual trip in her fatherâs 18-wheeler, Jolene is ready for some new adventures.
Eight-year-old Jolene is headed to Los Angeles on a six-day road trip to deliver some newsprint with her dad. Just like last year, they tell each other stories and listen to music. They also keep up their favorite tradition: critiquing one type of food at every stop. This time itâs onion rings. But this year is also different. Unlike last year, Joleneâs parents are no longer together. They split up when her father came out as gay. These are big changes for Jolene, but she is spunky and smart and has a good heart. Sheâs ready to stand up for whatâs rightâboth on and off the road.
The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
- Orca Book Publishers
In this illustrated early chapter book, Jolene travels with her long-haul trucker father to Los Angeles.
