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Age Range
8 - 12
Genre
Page Count
289
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Grade Level
3rd - 7th
ISBN
9780316479691
Lexile
550
Themes

The Great Jeff

Written by Tony Abbott

Life hasn't been great for Jeff Hicks. After years at his beloved St. Catherine's, he's forced to spend eighth grade in the public middle school, which he hates. He's no longer speaking to his former best friend, Tom Bender, because of "that burned girl" Jessica Feeney. But worst of all, his family is changing, and it's not for the better.

When his mom comes home announcing that she's lost her job, Jeff begins to worry about things far beyond his years: How will they pay the rent? Will his absentee dad step up and save the day? Is his mom drinking too much? And ultimately, where will they live?

The Great Jeff is a powerful look at the life of a troubled boy who finds his life spiraling out of control.
 

Age Range
8 - 12
Genre
Page Count
289
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Grade Level
3rd - 7th
ISBN
9780316479691
Lexile
550
Themes