Jasper

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Summary: Newberry Medal award candidate
Review: A new author and a great beginning. The main characters, a cat that talks to an owl, are as full and intriguing as Wilbur, a pig who talks to his friend Charlotte, a spider. The author wraps the tough decisions and heavy toils exacted by life into an engrossing tale of a cat with a twist - a cat that can see the future. Like all good books, the message winds its way through the book as the cat's journey takes it from one missed opportunity to another and as the 'good' decisions directly affects others and indirectly builds a charcter adults can appreciate as well as children. A good book to give yourself and to pass along to others.

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Summary: Some Cat!
Review: A psychic cat and a naive owl make unlikely sidekicks in this engaging story by exciting new voice, Michelle Groce. What begins as a stray's search for a home quickly becomes complicated by an obstacle course of moral dilemmas. Although billed as young adult fiction "old" adults will definitely enjoy this thoughtful read. I am WAY over 21 and I loved Jasper.

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Summary: Jasper sparkles!
Review: Cats must have a special relationship with the moon, the way they love to prowl at night. But Jasper, the tender-hearted title character of this strong-and-tender novel, is an even more gifted "luna"tic: why is it, he asks, that he can hear the moon speak, but other animals can't? And why does she take a special interest in his psychic gift? Jasper has foresight: of a neighbor's house on fire, or a cat in danger of being run over. What he does with his gift is the subject of this book. Jasper, homeless and masterless, would like nothing better-- he thinks-- than to be adopted and laze the hours away with a full belly. But the visions (and the moon, gently but firmly) keep calling him back to action, often for people and animals he loathes. This kind of story could lapse into moral platitudes. But Michelle Groce, like the moon with Jasper, always coaxes her prose and her theme to go the extra mile. This book is beautiful, moving, full of hopeful certainty. It's especially appropriate for older children with thoughtful hearts and a love for animals, but adults will find in Jasper abundant application to their own lives, which makes it a perfect book club selection. And I guarantee, after reading this book, you'll never look at a dog or a cat again without wondering what that bark or meow is really expressing.

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Summary: A cat lover in Washington State
Review: I enjoyed Jasper very much. By the end of the book I felt I knew
the cat. The author has shown us a view of his world through
Jaspers eyes and made it very real. I find myself looking at
my 13 year old cat with new eyes and wondering??? I think readers of all ages will truly enjoy this book.

Rating:
Summary: Should become a classic!
Review: I have read all of the 10 reviews above and agree with every one of them! So, I just want to add my 5 stars to a beautiful, inciteful book which would be a wonderful gift to all animal lovers from 10 to 100 and beyond.

Rating:
Summary: Should become a classic!
Review: I have read all of the 10 reviews above and agree with every one of them! So, I just want to add my 5 stars to a beautiful, inciteful book which would be a wonderful gift to all animal lovers from 10 to 100 and beyond.

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Summary: Jaspar
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed every word of Jaspar and liked very much the art work included. This book gave me a completely new appreciation for cats, owls and dogs. The author made me feel like I was there with Jaspar and feeling all the feelings he was experiencing. Great book....hope there will be more by this author.

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Summary: From the perspective of a cat with a conscience!
Review: Jasper is a debut novel by Michelle Groce and written for young adults. Jasper is an extraordinary cat with the ability to see glimpses of the future. This quirky feline searches for a good home, a warm bed, tasty food, and a family to love him - yet he senses dreadful events to come, and trapped as an indoor pet, there is nothing he can do about it. Jasper is a very highly recommended story of coming to grips with tough choices, moral dilemmas, -- from the perspective of a cat with a conscience!

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Summary: The owl and the pussycat
Review: Michelle Groce has successfully invaded a cat's mind to see the world from his point of view, and what a magical world it is. Jasper and his buddy Hank (a "big-boned" great horned owl) learn about the world of the kept cat; a position Jasper longs for, but is it all he believes it will be? Also, Jasper has the ability to see glimpses of the future - is this a gift or a curse? Will he take the responsibility that comes with this special power even if it means he may sacrifice his dream to be cared for by humans?

The lyrical and luscious language creates images in your mind that linger well after the book is finished. Ms. Groce's characters, both human and animal, will entertain you and make you laugh out loud.

Enjoy this book, savor this book, give this book as a gift to your best friend.

Rating:
Summary: The owl and the pussycat
Review: Michelle Groce has successfully invaded a cat's mind to see the world from his point of view, and what a magical world it is. Jasper and his buddy Hank (a "big-boned" great horned owl) learn about the world of the kept cat; a position Jasper longs for, but is it all he believes it will be? Also, Jasper has the ability to see glimpses of the future - is this a gift or a curse? Will he take the responsibility that comes with this special power even if it means he may sacrifice his dream to be cared for by humans?

The lyrical and luscious language creates images in your mind that linger well after the book is finished. Ms. Groce's characters, both human and animal, will entertain you and make you laugh out loud.

Enjoy this book, savor this book, give this book as a gift to your best friend.