This Is the Rope
by Jacqueline Woodson, James Ransome (illustrator)
Description
In a neighborhood where summer days stretch long and friendships are tested, a group of children gathers to play—only to discover that play can carry real weight. As they pass the rope and trade turns, they also trade stories, fears, and hopes, revealing how small moments can become lessons about loyalty, identity, and belonging. With lyrical, emotionally precise storytelling, this collaboration between Jacqueline Woodson and James Ransome captures the rhythm of childhood and the quiet power of community. Blending vivid, accessible language with expressive illustrations, the book explores themes of resilience, connection, and the ways we learn to hold on—together—when life gets complicated.
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Published Jan 1, 2013
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Details
First Published
2013
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for This Is the Rope by Jacqueline Woodson, James Ransome.