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Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Jellybean by Tessa Duder ISBN 13: 9780195581270. Geraldine's mother is a cellist. Geraldine is tired of having to fit in with her mother's schedule, and lonely. Then she discovers an ambition of her own: to be a conductor. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. Tessa Duder's literary career spans 28 years. Internationally acclaimed for her multi-award-winning Alex Quartet and Tiggie Tompson trilogy and two picture books, A Book of Pacific Lullabies and Carpet of Dreams, her awards include the Margaret Mahy Medal, the Meridian Energy Katherine Mansfield Fellowship, the coveted Storylines Gaelyn Gordon Award, Artist to Antarctica in 2007 and an honorary PhD in 2008. Tessa is also a journalist, editor, non-fiction author and biographer, with Margaret Mahy: a writer's life. From School Library Journal : Grade 5-8 As the only child of a single musician, Geraldine (nicknamed Jellybean) has always played second fiddle to her mother's career. Resentful and lonely, she has to arrange her life around her mother's rehearsal and performance schedule as a concert cellist. A man from her mother's past helps Geraldine discover her own passion for music and helps her to better understand her mother and herself. This book is a commentary on the dedication and single-mindedness that a musician must have in order to succeed. The characters are real people who deal with real problems and who grow and change during the course of the story. This well-written novel, set in New Zealand, is slow paced but solid. It should appeal not only to those interested in music, but also to children who may sometimes feel that they are not getting enough attention from or spending enough time with their parents. Donna Rodda, Solon City Schools, Ohio Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. ISBN 13: 9781869508395. The coming of age of a lonely girl who learns to follow her dreams by award winning author Tessa Duder. First published in the United Kingdom in 1985, Jellybean is one of tessa Duder's best loved children's novels, and tells the beguiling story of a lonely girl, Geraldine, whose unconventional single mother is uncomfortably different from all her schoolmates' mothers. Her mother is a professional musician - but not even something cool like a singer or a a rock star - she plays in the orchestra and occasionally in a jazz band in clubs. Jellybean is often left to her own devices, and feels sad and neglected. When a stranger comes into their life and she finds that he is someone from her mother's past, she begins to wonder if he is her mysteriously absent father. Jellybean also learns what she really wants, and that some things are so important to who you are, you have to make some challenging choices. And the hardest lesson of all is that sometimes you might want to hide away, but what you need to do is take your courage in your hands and be prepared to stand up and be seen. Published internationally in several editions, and a finalist in both Adult and Children's premier literary awards in this country at the time of its release, Jellybean is a poignant and timeless tale that has been out of print for the last ten years, and we are delighted to be able to revisit her enchanting story. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. Tessa Duder's literary career spans 28 years. Internationally acclaimed for her multi-award-winning Alex Quartet and Tiggie Tompson trilogy and two picture books, A Book of Pacific Lullabies and Carpet of Dreams, her awards include the Margaret Mahy Medal, the Meridian Energy Katherine Mansfield Fellowship, the coveted Storylines Gaelyn Gordon Award, Artist to Antarctica in 2007 and an honorary PhD in 2008. Tessa is also a journalist, editor, non-fiction author and biographer, with Margaret Mahy: a writer's life. From School Library Journal : Grade 5-8 As the only child of a single musician, Geraldine (nicknamed Jellybean) has always played second fiddle to her mother's career. Resentful and lonely, she has to arrange her life around her mother's rehearsal and performance schedule as a concert cellist. A man from her mother's past helps Geraldine discover her own passion for music and helps her to better understand her mother and herself. This book is a commentary on the dedication and single-mindedness that a musician must have in order to succeed. The characters are real people who deal with real problems and who grow and change during the course of the story. This well-written novel, set in New Zealand, is slow paced but solid. It should appeal not only to those interested in music, but also to children who may sometimes feel that they are not getting enough attention from or spending enough time with their parents. Donna Rodda, Solon City Schools, Ohio Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. Jellybean (1985) Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Geraldine lives with her mother, “the only mother who plays the cello in a pub…in all of Rooms Nine and Ten”. She has never even seen a photograph of her father. Geraldine’s life is a lonely series of babysitters, rehearsals, and performances. All she wants is to spend quality time with her mother. Then she meets Gerald, another mysterious cellist who seems to know her mother quite well, and who finds out the one other thing Geraldine secretly wants… Geraldine is nearly eleven. “Jellybean” is her mother’s childhood nickname for her. Mostly Geraldine prefers not to be called that, however it is one special thing that the two of them share, so she feels reluctant to drop it completely. One of the characteristics of the book is its atmosphere of longing and loneliness- Geraldine is always seeking a closer relationship with her mother. She “realizes she is actually jealous of her mother’s cello” then acknowledges that she has good reason to be. Many readers will identify with wanting to be a bigger part of a parent’s busy lifestyle. This is a simple story, the brevity of which is an indication that not much action takes place. The plot is fairly basic, with the climax being an annual orchestra performance at Geraldine’s school. However I found the most exciting part of the story was Geraldine’s various adventures after her mother runs off to avoid being late for a rehearsal, leaving Geraldine to find her own way to the theatre. The story is realistic, a window into the world of Geraldine and her mother covering about six months of their lives. Some big things happen, but often there are everyday occurrences, and conversations they (and every other family!) must have had several times before. A further aspect of the realism of the book is its recognisable Auckland setting, with many references to One Tree Hill, and the theatre just off Queen Street. The strength and appeal of the story for me lies in its passion for and pre-occupation with music. Geraldine has a peculiar relationship with music- it is music that draws her mother away from her, yet only music can relieve her own strong emotions. She has no friends, because “no one likes my sort of music…and we don’t have a colour telly, or heaps off Lego or skates or bikes or dress-ups…” Alone in the house after school, Geraldine turns the tape deck up loud and absorbs the strength of the classics. Interrogated by Gerald about her secret ambition, he says “ ‘The love of music is the first thing. Do you think you love music enough?’ Enough? How much is enough? she wonders.” This is a story for any musical New Zealander around the same age as Geraldine (10-11 years), or anyone who can identify with being an only child of busy parents. Jellybean. The coming of age of a lonely girl who learns to follow her dreams by award winning author Tessa Duder. First published in the United Kingdom in 1985, Jellybean is one of tessa Duder's best loved children's novels, and tells the beguiling story of a lonely girl, Geraldine, whose unconventional single mother is uncomfortably different from all her schoolmates' mothers. Her mother is a professional musician - but not even something cool like a singer or a a rock star - she plays in the orchestra and occasionally in a jazz . Read More. The coming of age of a lonely girl who learns to follow her dreams by award winning author Tessa Duder. First published in the United Kingdom in 1985, Jellybean is one of tessa Duder's best loved children's novels, and tells the beguiling story of a lonely girl, Geraldine, whose unconventional single mother is uncomfortably different from all her schoolmates' mothers. Her mother is a professional musician - but not even something cool like a singer or a a rock star - she plays in the orchestra and occasionally in a jazz band in clubs. Jellybean is often left to her own devices, and feels sad and neglected. When a stranger comes into their life and she finds that he is someone from her mother's past, she begins to wonder if he is her mysteriously absent father. Jellybean also learns what she really wants, and that some things are so important to who you are, you have to make some challenging choices. And the hardest lesson of all is that sometimes you might want to hide away, but what you need to do is take your courage in your hands and be prepared to stand up and be seen.