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Facing the sudden departure of his father, twelve-year-old Tall T must step up as the head of his household in a small Jamaican town. Balancing school and the responsibility of caring for his five siblings proves challenging. Inspired by his mother's comparison to Jacob from the Bible, Tall T seeks a miracle to support his family. The story explores themes of resilience, family duty, and the unexpected ways in which hope can manifest in difficult times.
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The Jacob Ladder, Gerald Hausman
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- The Jacob Ladder
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gerald Hausman
- Publisher
- Irie Books
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 116
- ISBN13
- 9781617201974
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- Facing the sudden departure of his father, twelve-year-old Tall T must step up as the head of his household in a small Jamaican town. Balancing school and the responsibility of caring for his five siblings proves challenging. Inspired by his mother's comparison to Jacob from the Bible, Tall T seeks a miracle to support his family. The story explores themes of resilience, family duty, and the unexpected ways in which hope can manifest in difficult times.