Racism

Nearly 14-year-old Charlie is awakened one hot night by Jasper Jones, an often misunderstood peer of his, who has found the dead body of a girl they both know. Charlie becomes involved in the incident, and the mystery of what actually happened unfolds. Charlie confronts his fears, racism, and learns about family, friendship and love in a small town in 1960s Western Australia. This very intricate coming-of-age novel, has a strong, evocative plot and accurate teen voices discussing what teens still discuss today. 14 and up.