Anne cassidy is bestknown for her novels for young adults, most of which are thrillers and crime stories. Three children walked away from the cottages on the edge of town to. Cassidy specializes in writing crime novels and thrillers for teens. She began writing in 1989 and published her first book big girls shoes in 1991. Anne cassidy audio books, best sellers, author bio. Welcome to my feature, pastime pleasures, posted every other friday. Looking for jj focused on jennifer jones who had spent six years in an. It is about a teenage girl who was convicted of murder as a child.
Looking for jj, like anne fines the tulip touch 1996, was inspired by the reallife murder of toddler james bulger by two 10 yearold boys in 1993. Jennifer and her mother, alice and rosie, alice and frankie. Her first book was published in 1991 and she has since published over twenty teen novels. Alice tully is 17, working in a coffee shop until she can go to university. Anne cassidy s new book, looking for jj, will keep your interest until the very end. A gripping and emotionally searing novel from a talented author, looking for jj explores the circumstances and motives behind the murder of a child by her fr. Anne cassidy born 1952 is a british writer best known for her crime fiction for young adults. Looking for jj the new play by pilot theatre, from the novel by anne cassidy and adapted by marcus romer.
Anne cassidy was born in london in 1952, and worked for some years as a teacher, before becoming a fulltime writer. Six years later, jj has now been released, and has a new identity. She worked in a bank for five years and then worked for several years as a teacher. Anne cassidy started writing 15 years ago and is a well known author of several novels for teens, including looking for jj, missing judy, talking to strangers, tough love, and birthday blues. Jan 12, 20 looking for jj was first published in 2004 and won both the carnegie medal in 2005 and the whitbread childrens book award in 2004.
Read looking for jj by anne cassidy available from rakuten kobo. Looking for jj by anne cassidy gcse rhinegold publishing. This is a good novel, with an interesting and unique topic. Posted june 27, 2014 by charlotte in pastime pleasures 0 comments. It can be a little tricky to get into but once it gets going its a real page turner. Looking for jj by anne cassidy vickie smith gcse edexcel unit 2 introduction this scheme of work can be used with the drama and theatre studies specification for gcse unit 2, but can also be adapted to be used with other specifications for gcse, or as a foundation into the gcse. Written by anne cassidy, audiobook narrated by shirley barthelmie. Anne cassidys finding jennifer jones, a sequel to looking for jj, is a powerful story that forces you to think about the nature of punishment and forgiveness. Excitingly, a sequel is being released later this year. In anne cassidys novel, and in the play, jj knows she has done a terrible thing and. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Anne cassidy born 1952 is a british writer best known for her crime fiction for young adults she was born in london.
Looking for jj focused on jennifer jones who had spent six years in an institution for this crime. I actually found myself feeling sorry for jennifer, the girl who committed the crime, wishing it. Anne cassidy, looking for jj was a very easy book to. When she was ten, alice did something so wicked that the whole world would hate her if they knew. Anne cassidy looking for jj explores the circumstances and motives behind the murder of a child by her friend. Official website of the uk childrens author anne cassidy no virgin and no shame. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Looking for jj by anne cassidy 304pp, scholastic press. I first read looking for jj when i was in school almost 10 years ago. Click to read more about looking for jj by anne cassidy. It was thoughtprovoking and gripping and i felt like it had some very interesting things to say about the media and about guilt. Ten years ago i wrote a book about a tenyearold girl who killed her friend. If youre looking for a brilliant example of quality contemporary ya, look no further. She was an awkward teenager who spent the swinging sixties stuck in a convent school trying, dismally, to learn latin.
Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. First published in 2004, the novel was shortlisted for the carnegie medal and the whitbread book award and won the booktrust teenage prize. She was released when she was seventeen and because of the notoriety of her offence she was given a new identity. But alices past is dangerous, and violent, and sad. It was thoughtprovoking and gripping and i felt like it had some very interesting things to. In no virgin she is raped in no shame she faces a trial and tries to get justice things dont always turn out as they should, though. In my head, i think this book is not dreary and upsetting. Affectionate, eager to please, loved by her boyfriend. Dec 21, 20 a brief reading from the sequel to looking for jj.
Alice wants little more than a quiet life, something that, as a child. Looking for jj education pack by helen cadbury issuu. It uncovers her life and gives clues to a murder as it goes along. Consequently, she has often been described as ruth rendell for teenagers, and includes rendell among her own favourite authors. Discover audiobooks audible originals best sellers. Looking for jj is a spectacular plot ruined by dismal writing.
I have recently reread this and it definitely didnt disappoint the second time round. Yes, shes done bad things, but the adults in her life created the anger she displaces. Book clip finding jennifer jones anne cassidy myriaddove. Today is the turn of looking for jj by anne cassidy. Looking for jj was shortlisted for bot the whitbread award and the carnegie medal and won the booktrust teenage book award in 2004.
Neglected as a child, abused without bruises anyone. Jennifer jones had a job, a boyfriend and a place at university to look forward to. British novelist cassidys wellcrafted tale of crime and punishment delves into the mind of a. She was a teacher for twenty years before becoming a fulltime writer. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. As a child jj committed a terrible crime, she murdered one of her friends in a. Looking for jj is a young adult thriller by anne cassidy about a british teen struggling to piece together her life despite a dark secret. Feb 06, 2014 anne cassidy s finding jennifer jones, a sequel to looking for jj, is a powerful story that forces you to think about the nature of punishment and forgiveness. The novel was shortlisted for the carnegie medal and the whitbread book award and was the winner of the 2004 booktrust teenage prize. This is the second book ive read recently that casts light on how murderers who are children fit into society after serving time for their crime. Affectionate, eager to please, loved by her boyfriend, cherished by rose who fosters her, she has modest ambitions. Not only does the author give details about what happened but she lays the framework as to possible causes of why it happened because that is just as important.
It hit me hard as a first thriller as i was never much of a reader before this. She has published over twenty teen novels and is best known for the booktrust teenage book award winner looking for jj, which was also shortlisted for the whitbread award and the carnegie medal. But for a book more than 10 years old, i felt like looking for jj felt very much important and relevant to the events today. A gripping and emotionally searing novel by accomplished british author anne cassidy, looking for jj infuses a terrifying subject with humanity and hope. Anne cassidy has tackled a terrifying subject with subtlety and imagination. In the first part of the book we learn about the present. Looking for jj by anne cassidy was one of those books you can not put down. Published on april 6, 2009 by hmh books for young readers.
Rights and responsibilities follow up discussion pshe citizenship it. Looking for jj anne cassidy isbn 9780152061906 harcourt, 2004 grade 8 and up realistic fictioncrime jj hasnt existed since alice was released from prison, but when someone starts looking for her in town, will her secrets be exposed. This disturbing british import explores these questions as it alternates between the past and present of a 17yearold known as alice tully. Looking for jj by anne cassidy, 97814078091, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Anne cassidys new book, looking for jj, will keep your interest until the very end. Oh how i wish anne cassidy had written a more tension filled story. Sa alice tully seems to be a normal 17yearold girl getting ready for university, working at a summer job, enjoying her first real boyfriend and living comfortably with an older friend. Browse anne cassidys bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Book clip finding jennifer jones anne cassidy youtube. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The story of stacey woods, a seventeenyearold girl from east london.
If you want to r ead a blog post by anne cassidy about writing a sequel ten years after publishing the first book, its over here. She was always falling in love and having her heart broken. Jun 25, 2004 looking for jj by anne cassidy 304pp, scholastic press. Looking for jj by anne cassidy was first published in 2004. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Both authors felt strongly about the medias demonising of bulgers killers, and both depict child characters who are severely troubled and in need of help. Feb, 2004 looking for jj by anne cassidy was first published in 2004. Looking for jj is a fiction story that takes you through jennifer joness life. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Good book but i bought for my 11 year old as anne cassidy is a suggested author. Looking for jj had all the reasons for holding my breath, but the writing was so bland i just wanted to find out what happened and i found myself skimming over many boring sections. Nov 03, 2006 looking for jj the new play by pilot theatre, from the novel by anne cassidy and adapted by marcus romer. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Told in the voice of the offender, the story is divided into four parts, each focusing on a segment in her life.
Three children walked away from the cottages on the edge of town toward berwick waters. Neglected as a child, abused without bruises anyone can see, young jennifer is the opposite if a cold blooded killer the public fears. Both authors felt strongly about the medias demonising of bulgers. Looking for jj was first published in 2004 and won both the carnegie medal in 2005 and the whitbread childrens book award in 2004. First published in 2004, the novel was shortlisted for the carnegie medal and the whitbread book. Will open in september 2007 and run for five weeks at the unicorn theatre in london. But its definitely something im looking forward to reading. Looking for jj by anne cassidy read, watch, listen.
Buy looking for jj by anne cassidy from waterstones today. Alice lives a quiet life near london, working at a coffee shop, staying with a social worker and dating a local student. Murder, emotional problems, juvenile fiction, fiction, emotional. Looking for jj is a young adult novel by british author anne cassidy, first published in 2004. Looking for jj is a fiction story that takes you through jennifer joness. Gcse uk teaching r ama 1 looking for jj by anne cassidy vickie smith gcse edexcel unit 2 introduction this scheme of work can be used with. Cassidy has been described as ruth rendell for teenagers.