What Jamie Saw Stephene Drouillard

"When Jamie saw him throw the baby, saw Van throw the little baby, saw Van throw his little sister Nin, then they moved." What Jamie Saw is a 1996 Newbery Honor Book written by Carolyn Coman. What Jamie Saw is a heart-wrenching story of a boy's struggle with abuse and depression. Set in New Hampshire, it follows a poor woman and her two children as they fight to start a new life after escaping an abusive …

…believe this story is suitable for all ages. Although, I can not see younger readers truly understanding the meaning behind this book. I can understand why this book was honored with a Newbery honor. It is a heartfelt and candid account of abuse told from a child's perspective. The New York Times Book Review said it best: " The chillingly rhythmic opening scene left me breathless and hooked....it comes laced with spiritual and literal magic."