Listening for Crickets (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780805097405)

With ears like a bat and webbed toes, it seems as if ten-yearold Jake could fly right out of reality into the freedom of his dreams. No more worries about asthma, special reading class, or his parents' fighting--just sky. But Jake can't simply fly away. There's his little sister, Cassie, to tell stories to when the night sounds become frightening, amazing facts to learn from his best friend Luke, and a safe place--Dragon's Nest--to build in the backyard.

This beautifully written middle grade novel tells the courageous story of Jake--a night watchman--a protector in the truest sense of the word who finds hope in crickets, friends, teachers, and dreams.

Author: David Gifaldi
ISBN-10: 0805097406
ISBN-13: 9780805097405
Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
Language: English
Published: 04/29/2008
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.44d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.7
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 122209 / Listening for Crickets