Title
Jemmy Button
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A Beautiful Collaboration Based On A True Story.Exchanged For The Single Motherofpearl Button That Gave Him His Nickname, An Indigenous Tierra Del Fuegan Boy Named Orundellico Spent Many Years In England In The Early 1800S As Part Of A Failed Experiment In Forced Civilization. Less A Biography Than An Attempt To Represent This Alienating Experience From Jemmy'S Point Of View, It Is Distinguished By Lyrical Prosepoetry (Come Away With Us And Taste Our Language, See The Lights Of Our World, The British Explorers Tell Jemmy) And Intensely Creative And Beautifully Conceived Paintings. On Matte Pages, Jemmy, A Paperdoll Figure With Red Ochre Skin And Curly Black Hair, Walks Naked Through Throngs Of Tophatted And Gowned Silhouettes, All The Same Shade Of Blue. His Guardians Buy Him Clothes And Take Him To Concerts, But The Paintings Show Him Always Set Apart From His Companions. Jemmy Felt Almost At Home. Almost, But Not Quite. As A Snapshot Of Colonial Betrayal, It Evokes Regret, Longing, Guilt, And Awean Assortment Of Feelings That Might Make The Book More Attractive To Grownups Than To Children. Publishers Weekly
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the book 'Jemmy Button' about? A: 'Jemmy Button' is a beautifully illustrated book based on the true story of Orundellico, an indigenous boy from Tierra del Fuego who was taken to England in the early 1800s. The narrative explores his experiences and feelings of alienation during this time through lyrical prose and creative illustrations.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Jemmy Button'? A: The author of 'Jemmy Button' is Jennifer Uman.
- Q: What age group is 'Jemmy Button' suitable for? A: 'Jemmy Button' is recommended for older children and adults due to its themes of colonial betrayal and emotional depth, making it more appealing to grownups.
- Q: How many pages does 'Jemmy Button' have? A: 'Jemmy Button' contains 48 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Jemmy Button' have? A: 'Jemmy Button' is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Jemmy Button' published? A: 'Jemmy Button' was published on March 26, 2013.
- Q: Is 'Jemmy Button' part of a series or a standalone book? A: 'Jemmy Button' is a standalone book and is noted as a First Edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Jemmy Button'? A: 'Jemmy Button' explores themes of cultural alienation, colonialism, and the emotional complexities of belonging and identity.
- Q: What makes the illustrations in 'Jemmy Button' unique? A: The illustrations in 'Jemmy Button' are noted for their creativity and beauty, featuring Jemmy depicted as a paper-doll figure in contrast to the blue silhouettes of British society.
- Q: Can 'Jemmy Button' be used as an educational tool? A: 'Jemmy Button' can be used as an educational tool to discuss themes of colonial history, cultural differences, and the impact of colonization.