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Jett Jamison & the Secret Storm
“…amazing, uplifting, beautifully written…This book should be front and center in school and public libraries everywhere."
David Edgar Cournoyer, PhD, Associate Professor and Associate Dean (Retired), UCONN School of Social Work
Summary
All Jett Jamison wants is a little peace and quiet.
What could be worse than living in a tiny house in the tiny town of Wisteria with twin brothers who believe they’re superheroes? Answer: the voices in Jett’s head. They buzz with bits of a bad memory, and they’re getting louder every day. A friend recommends a book sure to unscramble her confusion, but it’s disappeared, and nobody wants to talk about it. Enraged, Jett and her friends rally up a team to fight the censorship, even enlisting her clever pet bunny, Felix, the ghosts of a few authors known for shaking things up, and one-eared Grey Cat. They plan a peaceful protest, but it backfires big time, and the town goes berserk. Now Jett realizes that peace isn’t always quiet, and she’ll need to heal herself before she can restore calm to Wisteria.
More Info
Jett Jamison & the Secret Storm (08/03/23) is the second book in the Brave Girl Collection.
Published by Black Rose Writing
2024 Foreword INDIES Finalist, Juvenile Fiction
2023 Firebird Book Awards Winner, Juvenile Fiction; Pre-Teen Fiction
2023 Best Book Awards Finalist, Children’s Fiction
2023 Readers Favorite, 5 Stars
Audiobook now available! Narrated by Candace Fitzgerald
Part of the proceeds will benefit the James Blackstone Memorial Library in Branford, Connecticut.
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Praise for Jett Jamison and the Secret Storm
“Libraries and readers seeking exceptional preteen fiction that focuses on abuse, growth, recovery, and resources for healing trauma that operate and influence on different levels will find Jett Jamison and the Secret Storm powerfully written and compellingly presented.”
– Midwest Book Review
“…a breathtaking book that immediately earned my sympathy for the protagonist. I loved how Kimberly effectively dealt with serious issues like sexual assault and censorship while keeping the book suitable for young readers.”
– Afifa Raisa, Readers Favorites (5 star review)
“It’s a really quick read– perfect for readers looking for shorter books and interested in deeper topics. I think fans of CHIRP by Kate Messner would like this one.”
– Story Sanctuary
“Jett is a brave, compelling character, and this novel is an engaging and inspiring take on a sensitive topic. An important read!”
- Sonja K Solter, award-winning author of When You Know What I Know
“Jett Jamison and the Secret Storm is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. It is a book that will make you cry, laugh, and cheer. It is a book that will make you think, feel, and act. It is a book that will make you proud to be a brave girl.”
– Dark Fantasy Reviews
“Well written, with a fast-moving story and engaging characters, this book will definitely hold middle grade readers' interest.”
- NetGalley Review
“Kimberly Behre Kenna tackles a difficult subject with the perfect balance of honesty and hope in her portrayal of a courageous and relatable heroine whose observations about herself and the world sparkle.”
- Linda B. Davis, MSW, author of Food Fight
“…a very powerful story delicately presented, I highly recommend it for middle grade readers.”
- Log Cabin Reviews
“…the beauty of how she handles this subject matter is wonderful…kids dealing with other difficult mental health issues will find a companion in this story.”
- Martha Meyer, Librarian
“Jett Jamison is a truly remarkable character, and this is the kind of book that I, and many other girls, could have desperately used in middle school.”
- Pine Reads Reviews
“Enlightening and memorable thoughts from this gifted author…Jett’s character arc is one of my favorites from the past few years. I will be reading this again... A perfect selection for discussion at school and at home. Highly recommended for middle grade audiences.”
- Greg Pattridge, Always in the Middle
“Kimberly has written her book in a gentle, loving way. It blends honesty with hope, shows suffering kids they aren’t alone, and encourages speaking up as a stepping stone toward healing.”
- Out of the Storm (survivors’ website)
“…an important story told with quiet fierceness and hope.”
- Laurie Beth Schneider, author of Gittel
Interviews
Building Bravery
Uncorking a Story
October 2023
Celebrating Girls Around the World
Big Blend Radio
October 2023
Face your fears and the truth will set you free
Dark Matter Zine
July 2023
Author Kimberly Behre Kenna — Jett Jamison and the Secret Storm
Big Blend Radio
July 2023
Brave Girls Collection moves to story of trauma, bravery, and finding your voice
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The Brave Girl Collection
Meet the two books in the Brave Girl collection: Artemis Sparke & the Sound Seekers Brigade (2/2/2023) and the latest, Jett Jamison & the Secret Storm (8/3/2023).
