Jericho

Written by Janet Hickman

A young girl uncovers family secrets while her great-grandmother forgets her identity.

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144 pages· 28,400 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Twelve-year-old Angela feels isolated in her mother's hometown, where her great-grandmother, GrandMin, no longer recognizes her. As Angela navigates this lonely summer, family histories intertwine, revealing hidden secrets and connections. With her grandmother's injury prolonging their stay, Angela must confront the past and her place within it. What truths will she uncover about her lineage, and how will they shape her understanding of family and identity? This poignant tale of memory and discovery spans generations, weaving the past and present into a tapestry of emotion and revelation.

From the publisher

This is the engrossing story of four generations of women, going back to Great-Grandmother GrandMin….’Who did you say you were?” GrandMin asks Angela, and not for the first time. Angela answers patiently, but she cannot get used to the fact that GrandMin does not know her. Twelve-year-old Angela, her brother, Brian, and their parents are spending their vacation with Gram and GrandMin. Angela is lonely in her mother’s hometown of Gatesville, once called Jericho. There are no young people her age in the town, and their visit has to be prolonged when Gram sprains her ankle.In alternate sections Janet Hickman seamlessly interweaves the past and present as the lives of her protagonists, Min and Angela, unfold. This spare, beautifully written, emotion-packed story is unforgettable.