The Adventures of Jimmy Scar

When Gemma's dad is mistakenly arrested for housebreaking, she is forced to go on the run. With her hair cut short, she passes herself off as a boy called Jimmy Scar, hiding out with an eccentric old woman who teaches her self-sufficiency. Why does Gemma feel so at home with her, and will she manage to clear her dad's name? Although all is resolved in the end, this is a book that leaves readers with plenty to consider about integrity. Jeanne Willis' many books for children include I Want to Be a Cowgirl, Susan Laughs, and the Dr. Xargle series.


Genre: Children's Fiction