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Reviewed by Afifa Raisa for Readers' Favorite
Jett Jamison and the Secret Storm by Kimberly Behre Kenna is the story of Jett, a traumatized sixth-grader who is tired of the noises inside and around her. She desperately seeks peace, but nothing seems to work out for this troubled girl. Her life takes a different turn the day she unexpectedly meets Sister Gia, a nun with an interesting personality. Sensing Jett’s struggles, Sister Gia recommends a book that Jett may find helpful. Jett decides to get her hands on the book, only to discover that all the copies have disappeared. To make things worse, everyone in her town seems to be reluctant to talk about it. The attempts to silence the author’s voice disturb Jett deeply, and she decides to do what it takes to free it.
Kimberly Behre Kenna’s Jett Jamison and the Secret Storm is a breathtaking book that immediately earned my sympathy for the protagonist. I loved how Kimberly effectively dealt with serious issues like sexual assault and censorship while keeping the book suitable for young readers. I also appreciated the use of symbolism and metaphors which added depth as well as beauty. Right from the beginning, I felt that Kimberly had put her heart and soul into the story, so I was not surprised at all when I learned from the About the Author section that she was inspired by her own experiences to write the story. I would recommend the book to middle-graders as well as older readers.
