Brought together by a class project, the two connect, finding friendship as well as romance. Although preconceived notions abound on both sides, kyra. Jason vincent, basketball star and one of the most popular guys in school, and intelligent, but inexperienced kyra evans. Dana davidson is the author of two novels for young adults, jason and kyra hyperionjump at the sun 2004 and played. Can jason and kyras love for each other withstand hurtful assumptions. About played, school library journal says, davidson s 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 hyperionjump at the sun 2005. Readers will find themselves sighing wistfully for a relationship as beautiful as the one jason and kyra share. I 3 jason and kyra and hope ms davidson continues her writing i. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 327 pages and is available in hardcover format. Davidson, a high school teacher, debuts with a triedandtrue teen romance, unusual chiefly for its setting in an affluent black suburb of detroit. Kyra reminds me of my sister shakirah in a few ways.
Dana davidsons voice is easy to read and extremely touching. So why cant jasonbasketball star and the hottest guy in schoolget her. About played, school library journal says, davidsons understanding of teen motivations and language is read the full article. It is actually one of my favorite books for the simple fact that it. After sharing a class project with kyra, jason learns to trust kyra with his emotional pain. From his relationship with kyra, jason begins to share. Lisa has a plan to separate the couple and get back together with her rightful boyproperty. May 10, 2004 jason is a basketball star and one of the most popular guys in school. Jason and kyra by dana davidson missing several chapters. Will the two let the talk of their school, and peers drive their newfound bond into the ground. Will jason and kyra be able to maintain their love. 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. This is one of the best books ive ever readand ive read alot of booksit just makes you want to reread it over and over again. This is your space to share your thoughts on your favorite reads and recommend books for the longfellow library.
Every girl in high school wants a jason and every boy wants a kyra. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Dana davidson books, biography, contact information. But fate intervenes, and the unlikely duo is paired up for a class project. So why cant jason basketball star and the hottest guy in schoolget her. I was first attracted to the title because my name is kyra and i rarely run across others with the same name. Kylie and ians characters stand out and, as do many of the secondary characters. Kyra evans isnt popular, or a girl who you stare at when you are walking down the hall.
The first edition of the novel was published in december 1st 2005, and was written by dana davidson. He seemed to have it all but, there were parts of his life that he kept hidden away from his friends. Although preconceived notions abound on both sides, kyra soon realizes that jason. So why cant jason basketball star and the hottest guy in schoolget her out of his cbc diversity book spotlight. A little cheesy at times, but a decent read nonetheless. Most teenagers want to end up in a relationship that is full of love and that lasts forever.
Jason is enjoying his life as the star bring out basketball of cross highs basketball team, and the most popular and best looking guy at school. It is actually one of my favorite books for the simple fact that it is real life. 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 books list of books by dana davidson. Little, brown books for young readers, 9780786818518, 336pp. This book is about the relationship between jason and kyra. Under normal circumstances, jason and kyra would live in their separate worlds until graduation. As you may know, people have search numerous times for their favorite books like this jason and kyra by dana davidson, but end up in infectious downloads. About played, school library journal says, davidsons understanding of teen motivations and language is apparent. Jason is a basketball star and one of the most popular guys in school.
Id like to read more from dana davidson and others like her of this genre in the future. This book perfectly captures the wonder, passion, excitement and uncertainty of first loves. Jason vincent is a basketball star and one of the most popular guys in school. The main characters of this young adult, romance story are. By dana davidson jason and kyra by dana davidson thank you for downloading jason and kyra by dana davidson. Will lisa sink to drastic measures to get her man back. Booklist calls jason and kyra a book that teens wont be able to stop reading. She does an excellent job of displaying the chemistry between the characters. Rather than enjoying a good book with a cup of tea in the afternoon, instead they.
Brainy kyra isnt, but she doesnt much care what other people think. 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. Brainy kyra isnt popular, but she doesnt much care what other people think. Dec 01, 2005 dana davidson has struck gold with this great story of opposites attract. Discount prices on books by dana davidson, including titles like i am woman. Dana davidson does a great job, capturing the hearts of many early and leaving them on the tips of their toes till the very end. You should read jason and kyra by dana davidson also. An improbable romance blossoms between two africanamerican students. Handsome and popular jason tries to come to terms with his irascible, often absent father and his growing attraction to the quiet, studious kyra. When one of ians boys dares him to get plainfaced kylie winship to sleep with him in just three weeks, he thinks itll be a breeze.
Dana davidson has struck gold with this great story of opposites attract. Dana davidson speaks to teenagers in a truthful, urban voice. To edit or update the above biography on dana davidson, please log in or register. She made her fiction debut with jason and kyra, a love story that booklist said. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is the first book that ive read by dana davidson. When a school project brings brainy kyra and jason, the school basketball star, together, the two soon realize that they had misconceived notions about one another and develop an unlikely friendship that leads to a. More importantly, though, played teaches youngsters important lessons about teen relationships and hardships, and the underlying theme of not judging a book by its. Dana davidson is a stand up comedian who has performed at the world famous comedy store on sunset blvd. This book had me crying and cheering and crying and cheering all over the again. Pdf played book by dana davidson free download 240 pages. About played, school library journal says, davidsons.
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. Played by dana davidson is an engrossing story of an ordinary girl in an extraordinary situation. Dec 03, 2018 this is the first book that ive read by dana davidson. The winner of the 2001 newsweekwdivtv outstanding teacher award, dana. The first edition of the novel was published in may 10th 2004, and was written by dana davidson. Juvenile fiction, fathers and sons, fiction, selfperception, interpersonal relations, high schools, schools, african americans. Dana davidson is a published author of young adult books. 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. The author of jason and kyra dana davidson, created a real high school scenario, jason was the jock that all the girls wanted and kyra was the ambitious girl in class that was all about her work. Jason then realizes how shallow his relationship with kyra which is based on popularity, beauty and sex. 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.
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