Feathers Author:Jacqueline Woodson Nobody knows what to make of the new boy in Frannie�s class. Not only does he look different, but he�s kind to everyone, he refuses to fight, and he doesn�t even seem to mind when the other kids nickname him Jesus Boy. But as winter progresses, Frannie realizes that she�s starting to see a whole lot of things in a new light: her brother�s deafne... more »ss, her mother�s fear, her friend Samantha�s faith, their classmate Trevor�s anger, and her own desire for hope��the thing with feathers.� And it�s all because of Jesus Boy�s differences . . . and his friendship.« less
Presents an honest view from a young adolescent and her coming-of-age. Familial relationships are strong,loving and support the main character's exploration through peer relationships.