Ann Drew Jackson

Jackson Thomas, a fifth-grade boy with Asperger Syndrome, is back in Joan Clark's sequel to her popular Jackson Whole Wyoming. This time, Jackson is in a new school and the story is through voice of Hillary Branson, another fifth grader. Hillary Branson has a serious attitude problem, along with being spunky, independent, and a tendency to lie. It comes as no surprise, therefore, that when a teacher assigns her to complete a science project with Jackson, Hillary rebels in any way she can. As the story develops her troubled background is revealed. She and Jackson eventually discover that they have a lot more in common than they had first realized. Ann Drew Jackson brings to light a truth that teachers have known for years--occasionally kids who have to deal with issues that are out of their control, such as Jackson, can become a guiding light for their peers. In Ann Drew Jackson, Jackson helps Hillary in a profound way, primarily by being himself'something Hillary has difficulty withClark, Joan is the author of 'Ann Drew Jackson', published 2007 under ISBN 9781931282451 and ISBN 1931282455.