The Rose Jar

By Thomas S. Jones Jr. and Thomas S Jones Jr

Book Overview

The Rose Jar is a novel written by Thomas S. Jones Jr. It is a story about a young African-American boy named Sonny who lives in rural North Carolina during the 1950s. Sonny's mother is a struggling single parent who works long hours as a nurse to provide for her family. Sonny is a curious and imaginative child who loves to explore the world around him. One day, he discovers a mysterious jar filled with roses in his grandmother's attic. The roses seem to have magical powers that transport Sonny to different times and places. Through his adventures with the roses, Sonny learns important lessons about life, love, and the power of imagination. The novel is a heartwarming coming-of-age story that celebrates the beauty of African-American culture and the resilience of the human spirit.1906. A slim volume of verse by Jones, who was a graduate of Minnesota University and taught as a professor there until his untimely death. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 141794272X
• ISBN13: 9781417942725
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"