But fate intervenes, and the unlikely duo is paired up for a class project. Nov 08, 2005 dana davidson has struck gold with this great story of opposites attract. I feel that both girls and guys can relate to this book equally because it shows the internal and external emotions of both genders. Lisa has a plan to separate the couple and get back together with her rightful boyproperty. He seemed to have it all but, there were parts of his life that he kept hidden. The first edition of the novel was published in may 10th 2004, and was written by dana davidson. Pdf played book by dana davidson free download 240 pages. I 3 jason and kyra and hope ms davidson continues her writing i. Little, brown books for young readers, 9780786818518, 336pp. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 240 pages and is available in paperback format. The main characters of this young adult, romance story are. Other thing that people do often is believe every thing someone tells them. When one of ians boys dares him to get plainfaced kylie winship to sleep with him in just three. Brought together by a class project, the two connect, finding friendship as well as romance.
Book tv book nerd books to read my books teacher awards realistic fiction meant to be together getting him back great love stories. This book is about the basketball star, jason, falling in love with an ordinary girl kyra. This book perfectly captures the wonder, passion, excitement and uncertainty of first loves. To edit or update the above biography on dana davidson, please log in or register. Booklist calls jason and kyra a book that teens wont be able to stop reading. Jason is a basketball star and one of the most popular guys in school. It is actually one of my favorite books for the simple fact that it. Dana davidson books list of books by dana davidson. Can jason and kyras love for each other withstand hurtful assumptions.
So why cant jasonbasketball star and the hottest guy in schoolget her. A little cheesy at times, but a decent read nonetheless. Readers will find themselves sighing wistfully for a relationship as beautiful as the one jason and kyra share. This is your space to share your thoughts on your favorite reads and recommend books for the longfellow library. But the twist is that jason has a girlfriend named lisa, the most popular girl in the school. Jason is enjoying his life as the star bring out basketball of cross highs basketball team, and. The book was published in multiple languages including english. This book had me crying and cheering and crying and cheering all over the again. Handsome and popular jason tries to come to terms with his irascible, often absent father and his growing attraction to the. Juvenile fiction, fathers and sons, fiction, selfperception, interpersonal relations, high schools, schools, african americans. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 327 pages and is available in hardcover format.
Dana davidson is the author of two novels for young adults, jason and kyra hyperionjump at the sun 2004 and played hyperionjump at the sun 2005. Kyra was a likeable character, though at times she was often coming off as a knowitall, but it was easy to see how she was falling for jason and i loved jasons character. Tuesday, january 20, 2009 dana davidsons jason and kyra. Fiction, folklore, and more moses, man of the mountain. Id like to read more from dana davidson and others like her of this genre in the future. Dana davidson, the reluctant writer many africanamerican childrens lit authors see dana davidson as a trailblazer. Discount prices on books by dana davidson, including titles like i am woman. Dec 03, 2018 this is the first book that ive read by dana davidson. She made her fiction debut with jason and kyra, a love story that booklist said. Although preconceived notions abound on both sides, kyra soon realizes that jason. About played, school library journal says, davidsons understanding of teen motivations and language is read the full article. Dana davidson is the author of two novels for young adults, jason and kyra hyperionjump at the sun 2004 and played. An improbable romance blossoms between two africanamerican students.
Kyra evans isnt popular, or a girl who you stare at when you are walking down the hall. The winner of the 2001 newsweekwdivtv outstanding teacher award, dana teaches high school in detroit, and lives just outside the city with her family. Dana davidson has struck gold with this great story of opposites attract. Handsome and popular jason tries to come to terms with his irascible, often absent father and his growing attraction to the quiet, studious kyra. In jason and kyra jason and kyra both judge each other by first impressions, but in the end they end up being in love with each other. Dana davidsons voice is easy to read and extremely touching. I read dana davidsons first book, krya and jason, and i was thinking there is no way that the second book could be as good as the first one. However, dana never aspired to be an author, at least not at first. Dana davidson is a stand up comedian who has performed at the world famous comedy store on sunset blvd. Played by dana davidson is an engrossing story of an ordinary girl in an extraordinary situation. Brainy kyra isnt, but she doesnt much care what other people think.
He seemed to have it all but, there were parts of his life that he kept hidden away from his friends. Jason vincent is a basketball star and one of the most popular guys in school. I think youh should write a sequel to the book or maybe just more booksz because your writing is so aspiring, so fresh, so real. Dana davidson is a published author of young adult books. Dana davidson books, biography, contact information. Dana davidson speaks to teenagers in a truthful, urban voice. Kyra was a likeable character, though at times she was often coming off as a knowitall, but it was easy to see how she was falling for jason and i loved jason s character. More importantly, though, played teaches youngsters important lessons about teen relationships and hardships, and the underlying theme of not judging a book by its. Kyra reminds me of my sister shakirah in a few ways. I read dana davidson s first book, krya and jason, and i was thinking there is no way that the second book could be as good as the first one. About played, school library journal says, davidsons understanding of teen motivations and language is apparent.
This is the first book that ive read by dana davidson. For the third day of 28 days later, the brown bookshelf is pleased to present dana davidson. Under normal circumstances, jason and kyra would live in their separate worlds until graduation. About played, school library journal says, davidsons. In this book kyra believed that lisa was being truthful about jason wanted her back, turns out she was lying. Kylie and ians characters stand out and, as do many of the secondary characters. May 10, 2004 jason is a basketball star and one of the most popular guys in school. Jason vincent, basketball star and one of the most popular guys in school, and intelligent, but inexperienced kyra evans. Brainy kyra isnt popular, but she doesnt much care what other people think. She does an excellent job of displaying the chemistry between the characters. Her first novel, jason and kyra, was one of the first romance novels to feature middleclass africanamerican characters.
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