Jasper the Transgendered Mouse

By: Jon Robbin Swank

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Jon Robbin Swank, author of Daisy the School Fly, has written a new novel for children of all ages. Come and explore the pages of Jasper the Transgendered Mouse that might make you cry in places and laugh in others.

Jocelyn and Jasmine are from two different words, yet they both share the same feelings. They were born a biological female on the outside, but were actually a boy on the inside.

Now, there is a big difference between the two other than having to spend the first part of their lives in the wrong body. Jocelyn is a person who lives with her mother in Dallas, Texas. Her mother is a nurse and sends Jocelyn to the mountains of Northern Nevada to spend Christmas with her beloved Grandpa Brooks.

Jasmine is a mouse who lives with her mice clan in an old church, high atop the Nevada mountains in the tourist town of Virginia City.

Why not take the time to learn all about how Jocelyn and Jasmine make their biggest decision in life at a very young age? Jocelyn decides to change her name to Jason and Jasmine decides to change her name to Jasper. The journey is not an easy one. There is a lot of bravery required to make such a change. Especially in a world where so many people and mice cannot understand what being transgendered is all about. It’s not only about the body for these brave individuals, but equally important, it’s about the mind.

Jason the person is lucky to have an understanding family to stand by his decision. Unfortunately, Jasper’s family and all the mice in his clan are not so understanding. He is forced to live outside his community and make new friends. However, new friends can become new family. Turn to page one and see just how the story evolves. Will it be a sad ending or a joyful one?