Reviews for Around the house that Jack built

The average rating for Around the house that Jack built based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2013-03-20 00:00:00 Lesley Anderson A very good introduction and overview of the cirtical debates about this play.

Review # 2 was written on 2019-08-22 00:00:00 William Katter A verse novel and/or collection of poetry for young people about grief. Two siblings, Jesse and his older sister Jerilyn, lament the death of their brother Jaron. The time span is on year from the time of death, and each sibling responds differently throughout the whole process of grieving, alternating perspectives. No right way to grieve, is the point. I loved the lovely sad small watercolor illustrations by Raul Colon. The color is lovely throughout. I read this for National Poetry Month with my kids, and thought it was good because, though sad, it's a rare and useful topic for kids. Grimes lost her father when she was fifteen. Why? Jesse Why did Jaron have to die? I asked till my lips burned dry. Mommy sighed and shook her head. "God scoops up the good," she said. Then, from now on, I won't be. Hear that God? Don't come for me. Why? Jerilyn Why give God a bad name? Why not blame the moon, if you must pretend to have an answer? We both know sense is like shadow. Chase it till you sweat, and all you'll get is a handful of nothing. Besides, what difference does it make? Just concentrate on breathing. from What is Goodbye? Nikki Grimes