Jumper and the Bones

Contemporary humorous novel in the voice of a big-hearted but uneducated narrator who faces difficult and dangerous challenges armed only with duct tape and creativity. Might remind some readers of a modern Huck Finn. Appeals to both young readers and old. 

Reviews on Amazon

“Jumper and the Bones resonated with so many lessons that I try to teach in my fifth grade – taking chances, taking consequences, doing one’s best, the magical restorative power of little selfless acts, the inevitable miscommunications among friends, thinking outside the box, using one’s strengths, and accepting oneself – that I read it aloud to the class. It isn’t really a kids’ book, but they loved it…the book spoke to my fifth graders, to my twenty-year old son and to my old grouchy self. …the book is a feast of triumph for extraordinary everyday characters whom I swear I know. I love this book.” —Joseph L. Jeannotte, Ph.D.

 “…one of the most memorable characters you will ever meet. Jumper is a grown man with a hobby of jumping from balconies, trees, and roofs. He’s been on his own since he was a kid but he’s taken the lessons of his late parents to heart: always do your best work, play fair, and do nice things for other people without them knowing it (a game he calls “playing Dr. Hudson” without knowing its origin in the novel Magnificent Obsession… that’s the kind of detail Jumper doesn’t get too hung up on.) —Liz Hill, author of The Last Brass Ring

Jumper’s weirdness is what makes him believable in this novel.”–Aubrey Homan

“A truly delightful book with at least one chuckle on every page and a liberal sprinkling of thought-provoking pith throughout.” —Gerry Rzeppa

“Simply Brilliant…….I love this book! This has got to be one of my favourite books of all time.”–krg (reviewer in the United Kingdom)

“Loved it! What a refreshing read. A great character with an unusual view on life. His crazy backward logic simply made complete sense!”
P Oxlade (reviewer in the United Kingdom)