Cracker Jackson

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Summary: I loved it!
Review: It was a wonderful book. One of my favorites. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time.

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Summary: THE SADDEST BOOK EVER!
Review: My reading lab class just finished reading CRACKER JACKSON, and we all liked it. It was a very good book because I would read ahead when I was not supposed to, just to see what was going to happen. When I read this book I couldn't stop reading it. The book is about a guy named CRACKER JACKSON. He has a big problem, and he is the only one that can help. The problem is his old babysitter Alma is being abused by her husband named Billie Ray. Cracker is the only preson who can help Alma. You should never stay with a person like Billie Ray. The first time they hit you, you should leave because they will think it is okay to hit you. For example, Alma went back and got hurt even worse. That's not love at all.

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Summary: Wondering...
Review: Once again I find myself wondering why writers of children's books feel the need to bring up subjects that should be discussed rather than read. The young boy in this story after being exposed to a terrible reality, instead of talking to someone about it decides to take on the task of saving his ex-babysitter by himself, and stealing his mother's car is just one the impulsive ways he tries to deal with the problem. Maybe if Cracker's age were two or three years older the whole story line could have been easier for me to accept. Although well written, and a topic needing more exposure, I'm not sure this is the proper forum for elementary readers.

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Summary: Cracker Jackson
Review: The book I'm reviewing is CRACKER JACKSON by BETSY BYARS. I really liked this book a lot. It's exciting and fun, but also very sad.
The book it was so good that I want to buy my own copy, but it's really hard to get because it's pretty old. I didn't like the character of BILLY RAY. He hits his daughter NICOLE. Anyone who wants to read this book will enjoy it. I recommend this book

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Summary: It's a good book. Read it.
Review: This book is about a woman named Alma and her husband, Billy Ray. When Billy Ray and Alma were going out, Billy Ray was very nice. What Alma didn't know is that Billy Ray is abusive. Billy Ray started beating Alma when they got married. Alma knew a boy named Jackson from babysitting. Jackson started to realize that Alma had bruises on her body. Jackson tried to do something, but Alma said, "If I leave, he will find me and beat me again." So one time Jackson asked her if she wanted to go to Avondale to get away from him. Avondale is a place where women like Alma go when their husbands are being abusive. Jackson and Jackson's friend Goat decided to take Alma to Avondale, so Jackson and Goat Drove Alma and her baby to Avondale. Alma didn't want to go anymore after halfway there because she still had feelings for Billy Ray. So they turned around. When they got home Billy Ray found out and beat Alma and hit the baby. He put them in the hospital. Jackson's mom took her. After Alma and the baby got better, they went to Avondale and lived happily ever after. The point of this book is that when a husband or boyfriend hits you or someone you know, you need to tell aomeone that can do something about it. I kind of liked this book in some parts because it has action in it. I really liked it, sad or not, I liked it.

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Summary: Cracker Jackson
Review: This book is by Betsy Byars. The main character is Cracker Jackson. His old babysitter is in trouble.Her husband is beating up on her. Alma his babysitter does not want to leave until Billy throws little Nicole their daughter into her crib. Then Cracker makes the biggest decision he'll ever make. He is going to drive Nicole and Alma to a place where someone will take care of them. Alma says she wants to go home before Billy finds out. I liked this book because it shows kids can help. I think the theme of this book is:sometimes a problem is too big to handle but you have to keep going and get help from someone who can handle it.

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Summary: A Good Book
Review: This book was written by Betsy Byars. She made some of her chapters of the book funny, nice and sad. At the start of the book, it was cool.But as it went on the book got sader. The sadest part of the book was when Alma said to Jackson that Billy Boy was beating her and even wrose hewas beating the baby too. Thats why I didn't like the middle ot the book. Because how could someone be so mean and hateful to hurt a baby. I mean a baby can't fight back. All and all it was a good book.

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Summary: A Good Book
Review: This book was written by Betsy Byars. She made some of her chapters of the book funny,nice and sad. At the start of the book it was cool.But as it went on the book got sad. The sadest part of the book was when Almo said to Jackson that Billy Boy was beating her and even wrose he was beating the baby too. That's why I didn't like the middle of the book. Because how could someone be so mean and hateful to hurt a baby!? I mean a baby can't fight back. All and all it was a good book

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Summary: Cracker Jackson
Review: This is a great book. The main character, Jackson is a young boy. When he finds out his old baby sitter, Alma, is being physically and mentally abused by her husband, he tries to help her. His parents find out and tell him to stay away because Alma's husband might not think twice about hitting him.
If you want to read a sad story that has a great ending, you should read this book.

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Summary: Byar's Best
Review: This is my favorite Betsy Byar's book. Cracker is a very sweet kid who tries to help his babysitter, Alma, who is being beaten by her husband. Even though the theme is serious, there are many funny parts too, like when Cracker's friend Goat tries to help Cracker by stealing his mother's car to drive Alma and her baby to a women's shelter. You'll love it!