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Zusatztext "An elegant exploration of love and familial relationships...This story is well paced and rhythmic in its dialogue! lending itself well to a group read-aloud." Informationen zum Autor Patricia MacLachlan is the celebrated author of many timeless books for young readers, including Sarah, Plain and Tall , winner of the Newbery Medal. Her novels for young readers include Arthur, For the Very First Time ; The Facts and Fictions of Minna Pratt ; Skylark ; Caleb’s Story ; More Perfect than the Moon ; Grandfather’s Dance ; Word After Word After Word ; Kindred Souls ; and The Truth of Me ; she is also the author of countless beloved picture books, a number of which she cowrote with her daughter, Emily. Klappentext When Robbie spends the summer at his grandmother Maddy's house, he revels in his grandmother's easy, relaxed ways. Robbie has always felt as if something is missing in his life—his parents don't always act like they love him. Maddy helps him understand that an experience his mother had long ago is at the heart of the problem in his family. With this knowledge, Robbie finds the courage to try to make things right. This poignant story from beloved author Patricia MacLachlan celebrates how our unique "small truths" make each of us magical and brave in our own ways. Zusammenfassung Patricia MacLachlan! Newbery Medal–winning author of Sarah! Plain and Tall ! weaves a poignant story that celebrates how our unique "small truths" make each of us magical and brave in our own ways. When Robbie spends the summer at his grandmother Maddy's house! he revels in his grandmother's easy! relaxed ways. Robbie has always felt as if something is missing in his life—his parents don't always act like they love him. Maddy helps him understand that an experience his mother had long ago is at the heart of the problem in his family. With this knowledge! Robbie finds the courage to try to make things right. Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book ALA Booklist Notable Children's Books Nominee New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing ...
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Patricia MacLachlan is the celebrated author of many timeless books for young readers, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal. Her novels for young readers include Arthur, For the Very First Time; The Facts and Fictions of Minna Pratt; Skylark; Caleb’s Story; More Perfect than the Moon; Grandfather’s Dance; Word After Word After Word; Kindred Souls; and The Truth of Me; she is also the author of countless beloved picture books, a number of which she cowrote with her daughter, Emily.
