Monday, September 12, 2011

Jackson Jones And The Curse Of The Outlaw Rose - Mary Quattlebaum

jackson jones and the curse of the outlaw rose - mary quattlebaum
jackson jones and the curse of the outlaw rose - mary quattlebaum

Grade 3-5–A well-written, fast-paced adventure for early chapter book readers. Things get a little thorny for Quattlebaum's green-thumb hero in this third installment. Jackson Jones, still tending his plot of land at the community garden, is now working for his neighbor, Mr. K. In fact, it is the old bossy man who brings on a new garden of trouble for Jackson and sidekick Reuben when they agree to become rose rustlers. Stealing a clipping of an old rose branch from a cemetery seems to bring on a number of unpleasant incidents, convincing the boys that they are cursed. Is the mysterious rose branch to blame for poison ivy, bee stings, and a broken leg? Can the spooky rose twig be returned? Engaging characters, a unique mystery, and the familiarity of returning cast members (although this book does stand on its own) make this an appealing selection. The book also includes an interesting note about antique roses.–Jennifer Cogan, Bucks County Free Library, Doylestown, PA
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