It has been 13 days since Twig's father left home. Angry over her parents' separation and her mother's inertia, Twig struggles with the everyday chores her mother isn't doing. She wonders if she, her brother and her mother will ever feel like a family again. Then Twig invites someone into their lives who creates a new beginning for all of them.
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From Publishers Weekly
After Twig's parents separate, Grandma Ruthie arrives to help heal the family. Ages 8-12.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
Grade 4-6?Twig, 11, is desolate at the unforseen collapse of her parents' marriage. Her mother, normally intelligent, loving, and active, retreats into a silent depression, giving up everyday routines like laundry, shopping, and cooking. Twig's older brother retreats into his room and his music. Her father is simply absent, an occasional voice on the phone and eventually a car horn outside. Twig herself is bereft, furious about losing her father and frightened about losing her mother. Her adventurous grandmother begins to repair some of the damage, but soon takes off on her travels again. And then she sends along some gifts from the past that show that a future is still possible for this family. Twig's story is brief but intense, honest and effective. Through characters that are heartbreakingly real, Van Leeuwen offers compassion, acceptance, and hope to those who are suffering through the devastation of divorce. This book ranks with Judy Blume's It's Not the End of the World (S & S, 1982) and Beverly Cleary's Dear Mr. Henshaw (Dell, 1984).?Susan Oliver, Hillsborough County Science Library at MOSI, Tampa, FL
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Heavy story but enjoyable book,
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This review is from: Blue Sky, Butterfly (Puffin Novel) (Mass Market Paperback)
This book is both sad and upbeat. I felt bad for Twig because she is in a bad place and I want things to work out for her. I think it is a good book for 9-12 year olds.
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