My Introduction to My Sister's Keeper

My Sister's Keeper is written by Jodi Picoult. She is a famous author that has the number 1 New York Times Bestseller. She has written many inspiring books and novels. Some of her books are Handle With Care, Change of Heart, and Nineteen Minutes.Jodi started writing when she was young and had many stories published in magazines. She also has received many awards for her outstanding novels and writing. Jodi lives in New Hampshire with her family.

This novel is a very inspiring book about a families courage. One of the daughters has Leukemia and is trying to stay alive. The family becomes very close through this process of treatment. The family finds out that their other daughter, Anna,is a bone marrow match to her sister Kate. They are so excited that there is someone that can help Kate, who was diagnosed with Leukemia. This story talks about all the surgeries that Anna has to go through for her sister. Also, how it brings the family together and apart. It really makes you appreciate your family and living a healthy life.Reading this book puts yourself in the perspective of the family and Kate. It is amazing what family members will do for each other.


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I also used the the back of the book.

I am a Keeper

I consider to be my brother's keeper. He is my little brother that I look out for. Greg is a very funny, outgoing, and athletic boy. I feel as a big sister that I have to look after him and make sure he is ok. If something ever happened to my brother, I would be very upset. I would feel like I did not do my job as a big sister. Also, it is my job to make sure he is taken care of and is save. Greg always comes first because he is the baby of the family. My role as his keeper is just to watch over him and make sure he is making the right decisions and being safe. I give him support him in what he does, give him advice, and enjoy his company. Being a keeper to my little brother is very exciting and happy. I am a keeper for everyone that needs guidance and a role model.

News Feed #1

Chapter Pages
"Anna" 8

Anna is one of the main characters in this story. She has a very important role in her sisters life. When her sister Kate, got diagnosed with luekemia, Anna was there to give her everything she needed. Anna was born to save her sister from dying. In this chapter it talks about what Anna goes through to help her sister. "I'm an allogeneic donor- a perfect sibling match. When Kate needs leukocytes or stem cells or bone marrow to fool her body into thinking its healthy, I'm the one who provides them. Nearly every time Kate's hospitalized, I wind up there, too." As she gets older, Anna starts to dislike all the treatment and hospital time she gets. She feels like her parents are using her to only save her sister. Also, that her parents really only care about Kate. At the end of the chapter Anna talks about how she wants to sue her parents to the right of her body.

Page Numbers: 8,10,11,and 21

News Feed #2

Chapter Pages
Campbell 23-29

- Campbell is the attorney that will defend Anna in her lawsuit
- The lawsuit is "legal emancipation for medical purposes".
- Campbell does not really understand why a young girl wants to sue her own parents
- He finally realizes what she goes through and that her only purpose in life was to save her sister.

Page Numbers: 24,25, and 26

News Feed #3

Chapter Pages
Sara 30-43

- This chapter talks about Sara's role in the family and her relationship with her kids
- Sara cares the most about Kate and pays the most attention to Kate
- Kate is diagnosed with Leukemia in this chapter
- Sara loves her Kate alot and does not want her to die
- Sara is devastated by what she hears from the doctor and will do anything for Kate to stay alive.
- Sara wants the best for Kate and does everything she can to keep the family together and have Kate with them.
- "I'm not going to let Kate die".


Page Numbers: 35,38,39,and 43

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Brian 45-54

- This chapter talks about how Kate and Anna are affected by Kate's disease
- Brian, the father, finally realizes what his disease is doing to Kate, and the connection of the family.
- He sees how different Anna has become after all the treatment she goes through.
- Also, he realizes how him and Sara always put Kate first and the other children sit back in the darkness.
- Brian loves stars and wanted to be an astronomer.
- Brian's and Sara's main and number one priority is Kate and nothing else
- "It won't be leukemia that kills her".

Page Numbers: 50,51,and 52

News Feed #5

Chapter Pages
Anna 57- 68

- In this chapter Anna talks about how she feels about her belonging in her family
- She feels like " I was just passing through this family on my way to the real one".
- Also, that she does not look like or have traits of her parents
- Anna sued her parents for all of these things

• "That she gets to make all future decisions"
• "That she is not forced to submit to medical treatment"
• "That she is not to be required to undergo any more treatment for the benefit of her sister, Kate"

- Anna did not know if when she was born her mother loved her the same as she did Kate and Jesse

- Anna does not want to go through the pain and being in the hospital anymore and thinks she does have a choice of her own body

- Anna does not want to loose her sister and best friend

Page Numbers: 57, 60,61, 63, 66, and 67

25 Random Facts About Me

1. I play softball


2. Last year, I almost beat the 14u Churchville Lightning triple record


3. I am a good student


4. I like to help people


5. Creative, outgoing, funny, lovable


6. I rip labels off of everything


7. I like to babysit little kids


8. I like to listen to inspirational stories


9. I love to hang out with my friends and family


10. I like to organize and clean when I am bored


11. CSI: Miami, NY and the First 48 are my favorite shows


12. I love to cook Italian food with my grandma


13. I made Varsity softball my freshman year


14. I love to go miniature golfing at the beach


15. I would love to go to Italy and meet some of my relatives


16. I always think about the less fortunate and how lucky I am


17. On the weekends I love to go watch and play softball games


18. My softball team won 8 tournaments during our season


19. My favorite movies are football movies


20. I sleep in alot


21. I am very close with my neighbors


22. I love to listen to pop music and go to concerts


23. I attended the same school from kindergarten up to 8th grade


24. I love staying up late and watching Chelsea Lately with my mom


25. I like to get dressed up for special occasions.

Character Profile: Sara

Discussing the Novel

#1. Publisher’s Weekly call My Sister’s Keeper is “a spellbinding suspense novel.” Give your input on why this magazine might call this story suspenseful. Think about the way the book is written from different perspectives and how sections end. Do you want to read more? Are there things that are a mystery in the story? How does Jodi Picoult reveal these secrets as the story moves along? Are there any questions that you want to know at this point in the story? My Sister’s Keeper is a thrilling book that will always grab your attention. I think this magazine will call it suspenseful because there are so many events that can change the whole meaning and focus of the story. It always keeps you reading to the bit end. The good thing about this book is that you can see the story through the perspectives of all the people in the family and more. It gives you an idea of how they feel and how they feel about Kate’s disease. Every time and interesting part comes; I always want to keep reading to the end of the next chapter or more. There are also many good quotes from the book too. I like the quote from Jesse saying “Kate plays the martyr. I’m the lost cause. And you are the Peacekeeper.” (Page 17) I think that there are many mysteries in the story. One thing that I think is interesting and mysterious to say is from Anna, “I used to pretend that I was just passing through this family on my way to the real one.” (57). Jodi Picoult reveals these secrets through the different twists and turns of the story. One question that I have is “why would her parents ever treat Anna the way they do if they want to save their daughter?”


#2. What is your opinion of Sara? With her life focused on saving Kate, she sometimes neglects her other children. Jesse is rapidly becoming a juvenile delinquent, and Anna is invisible -- a fact that the little girl knows only too well. What does this say about Sara's role as a mother? What would you have done in her shoes? Has she unwittingly forgotten Jesse and Anna, or do you think she has consciously chosen to neglect them -- either as an attempt to save a little energy for herself, or as some kind of punishment? Does Sara resent her other children for being healthy? Did you find yourself criticizing Sara, empathizing with her, or both? My opinion of Sara is not a good one. I feel like that she is very rude and selfish. I cannot believe the way she treats Anna, it is so mean and unbelievable. By neglecting her kids, it shows that she is not a good mother. It seems that the only person she cares about is Kate. Anna is saving her daughter’s life and Sara doesn’t even bother to treat her with respect. When Sara found out that Anna was suing her Sara slapped Anna in the face. Anna said “she slaps my face hard enough to make my head snap backward. She leaves a print that stains long after it’s faded. Just so you know: shame is five-fingered.” (page 64). What mother would ever treat their child like that? If I were in her shows I would talk to Anna and understand where she is coming from. I would pay more attention to Anna and her feelings. Also, I would show more love and interest to the both Jesse and Anna. I think that she has consciously chosen to ignore them. They are not the number one priority in her life. All of her children should be a number one priority. She feels that because Kate has the disease, she needs the most attention. It also might be a punishment to her because she might think that the other children do not really care about Kate and her dying. Sara definitely resents her other children for being healthy. She acts like they need no help or attention because they are healthy enough to do it by themselves. By being healthy, you do not need as much care. It almost seems like she rather have Kate healthy and one of her other “bad” kids to be sick. I definitely find myself criticizing her because she is a terrible mother.


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What's in a Name

My parents did not really choose my name, Jenna, till the day I was actually born. There is a story behind that, which I will tell at the end. The reason why my parents picked Jenna was because it was different and they rarely heard of that name. Also, my mom picked it because she thought it was a beautiful name. My middle name is named after my great grandmother. She died when my mom was in her teens, and my mom was very close to her. My mom said that if she ever had a girl, Catherine would be somewhere in her name. There were many other names that my parents were considering. My mom had her favorite names and my dad had his favorite names. Of course, they did not like the names each other picked, I was surprised they both liked at least one name. Some other names I would have had were Jordan, Greer, Tori, Mary, and Kara. My mom loved the name Greer ever since she heard it. She wanted that to be my name so bad, and my dad hated it. Till this day, my mom still adores that name. Jenna means a small bird, one who loves peace, and is soft and smooth. There are many other meanings to my name. I love my name. I think it sounds good together and fits my personality. At first, I did not like my name, but when I got older I started to like it more and more. Other people always tell me that I have such a beautiful name and sometimes they make up nicknames for me. I think every ones name was meant to represent who they are. My mom told me this story about me when I was first born. She said that up to the day and minute I was born my name was Jordan. Then she said that when they put me in her arms she said "Jenna you are so beautiful". After that, my parents decided to get rid of Jordan Catherine and my name would be Jenna Catherine. I think that is a funny story about my name.