Cracker Jackson

by Byars, Betsy Cromer

• ISBN13: 9780140318814
• ISBN10: 014031881X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-06-01
• Publisher: Penguin Group USA

Summary

Cracker Jackson has a problem. A big, serious, adult problem. When he receives an anonymous note in the mail, he finds out that his old babysitter, Alma, is in danger. Cracker's the only one who can help her. But what can an eleven-year-old do in a situation that most adults couldn't cope with? Cracker will do anything to protect his beloved Alma. But the situation is already moving beyond his control...

Table of Contents

Anonymous Letters	p. 3
Bbbrrruucckkkk	p. 9
Wrong Worries, Right Worries	p. 16
From the Bushes	p. 24
Fears and Leeches	p. 28
The Thursday Call	p. 33
Thpitting	p. 39
A Friend Called Goat	p. 46
Jackson and Superman	p. 53
Doing Anything Cheerfully	p. 59
Sister Rose	p. 65
The Double Hurt	p. 71
A Two-Pillow Drive	p. 77
On the Road	p. 83
Almost to Avondale	p. 90
Home Again, Home Again, Riggidy-Jig	p. 96
The Hanging-Up Blues	p. 101
Three O'clock, Four	p. 107
The Accident	p. 112
That Man	p. 117
Room 2002	p. 122
Waiting for Whale Imitations	p. 127
On the Road Again	p. 134
The Non-Anonymous Letter	p. 141
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