The Jacob Ladder

by Gerald Hausman

Overview

Twelve-year-old Tall T's life has just turned upside down. His father suddenly leaves the family after drinking a bowl of bewitched soup given him by the obeah woman who lives next door. With his father no longer with them, Tall T must be head of the house and help his mother take care of his five brothers and sisters. But earning money isn't easy in a small Jamaican town. How can Tall T go to school and earn money at the same time? His mother tells him he must be like Jacob in the Bible -- Jacob who dreamed of miracles -- and Tall will need a miracle if he is to help his family survive. Luckily for him, miracles can come in unexpected forms.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940012987723
Publisher:	Irie Books
Publication date:	09/04/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	114
File size:	64 KB
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Gerald Hausman is the recipient of many honors and awards for more than 70 books about folklore and other cultures. He has co-authored more than a dozen books about animals and animal mythology with his wife Loretta.

Editorial Reviews

"The novel has a triumphant tone."

Horn Book

"Pulsating with exotic color, the story...is vibrant and heart-warming."

Kirkus Reviews

"A compelling and vibrant book."

School Journal