Pay Attention, Carter Jones

Written by Gary D. Schmidt

A boy's life changes with the arrival of an unexpected butler.

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240 pages· 43,763 words· Est. 6 hour read· 840L

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Bookroo's summary

Carter Jones's world is turned upside down when a proper English butler arrives at his doorstep. As Carter navigates middle school and family struggles, the butler's presence challenges him to confront hidden grief and anger. Can Carter learn to share his burdens and find healing? This humorous and heartfelt tale explores the power of unexpected friendships and the secrets we carry.

From the publisher

Carter Jones is astonished early one morning when he finds a real English butler, bowler hat and all, on the doorstep—one who stays to help the Jones family, which is a little bit broken.

In addition to figuring out middle school, Carter has to adjust to the unwelcome presence of this new know-it-all adult in his life and navigate the butler’s notions of decorum. And ultimately, when his burden of grief and anger from the past can no longer be ignored, Carter learns that a burden becomes lighter when it is shared.

Sparkling with humor, this insightful and compassionate story will resonate with readers who have confronted secrets of their own.

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