Sparrow by Mary Vecilia Jackson brings the reader into the life of Savannah. Savannah, Sparrow, spends her time outside of school at ballet practice with her dance partner and best friend, Lucas. Both dancers are practicing for a big performance. Tristan is one of the most popular boys in school and notices Savannah when he unintentionally bumps her with his car, as she is running late to practice. Sparrow is surprised and accepts Tristan’s invitation to go on a date.
Sparrow is struggling with the death of her mother. Her mother appears in her dreams, but Sparrow is confused as to why. She knows her mother was angry with her often and Sparrow had to hide to avoid the anger.
Tristan and Sparrow seem to hit it off nicely, but some observations from friends lead them to believe that Tristan is not the right boyfriend for Sparrow. Will Sparrow come to the same realization?
The author alternates point of view and connects the reader to the personalities of both Lucas and Sparrow. Flawless building of empathy and anger throughout the novel. I cried, longed to help, and felt Lucas’s anger. Exceptional and necessary topic regarding dating violence and abuse. All teens male or female need to know if it does not feel right and you feel less than the blessing you are, perhaps you may not have met the match made for you.
Sparrow is struggling with the death of her mother. Her mother appears in her dreams, but Sparrow is confused as to why. She knows her mother was angry with her often and Sparrow had to hide to avoid the anger.
Tristan and Sparrow seem to hit it off nicely, but some observations from friends lead them to believe that Tristan is not the right boyfriend for Sparrow. Will Sparrow come to the same realization?
The author alternates point of view and connects the reader to the personalities of both Lucas and Sparrow. Flawless building of empathy and anger throughout the novel. I cried, longed to help, and felt Lucas’s anger. Exceptional and necessary topic regarding dating violence and abuse. All teens male or female need to know if it does not feel right and you feel less than the blessing you are, perhaps you may not have met the match made for you.