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Grade 4–7—Michael has a lot to be upset about-from the sudden death of his grandfather to his father's all-consuming preoccupation with a dissertation. Cotten takes readers through the paces with the 13-year-old as he begins to deal with his grief. Things get worse when school starts and Michael estranges himself from his best friends, and then gets on the bad side of an unforgiving algebra teacher. Slowly but surely, he pulls the pieces back together through his friendship with an older man, Charlie, who gives him art lessons, and a new girl, Melanie. Michael is reluctant to bring these individuals into his world, but finally lets down his defenses enough to begin bonding. Then he learns that Charlie has terminal cancer. Through the gentle urging of his father and Melanie, he comes to terms with his pending loss and the loss of his grandfather. He also reaches out to his dad and is able to ask for the support he needs. This story is touching and accurate in its portrayal of the grieving process.—Nicki Clausen-Grace, Carillon Elementary School, Oviedo, FL
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When Grandpa dies suddenly of a heart attack, Michael, 12, is heartbroken at the loss of his beloved mentor and friend. Furious at Dad, who is always busy, and angry at his best friend at school, he feels truly alone. Then he chooses Grandpa as the subject of his art-class assignment, and with help from a quiet, elderly neighborhood artist, Michael makes a picture of his beloved relative. References to Norman Rockwell may not click with young readers, but the dramatic portrayal of Michael's grief, true to the child's viewpoint, is far from sentimental as he swings from denial to anger to sorrow, and, finally, to acceptance. The easy, casual dialogue between the boy and his relative reinforces the idea that Grandpa will always be in Michael's memories. An excellent book for discussion. Hazel Rochman
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Grade 4–7—Michael has a lot to be upset about-from the sudden death of his grandfather to his father's all-consuming preoccupation with a dissertation. Cotten takes readers through the paces with the 13-year-old as he begins to deal with his grief. Things get worse when school starts and Michael estranges himself from his best friends, and then gets on the bad side of an unforgiving algebra teacher. Slowly but surely, he pulls the pieces back together through his friendship with an older man, Charlie, who gives him art lessons, and a new girl, Melanie. Michael is reluctant to bring these individuals into his world, but finally lets down his defenses enough to begin bonding. Then he learns that Charlie has terminal cancer. Through the gentle urging of his father and Melanie, he comes to terms with his pending loss and the loss of his grandfather. He also reaches out to his dad and is able to ask for the support he needs. This story is touching and accurate in its portrayal of the grieving process.—Nicki Clausen-Grace, Carillon Elementary School, Oviedo, FL
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
From Booklist
When Grandpa dies suddenly of a heart attack, Michael, 12, is heartbroken at the loss of his beloved mentor and friend. Furious at Dad, who is always busy, and angry at his best friend at school, he feels truly alone. Then he chooses Grandpa as the subject of his art-class assignment, and with help from a quiet, elderly neighborhood artist, Michael makes a picture of his beloved relative. References to Norman Rockwell may not click with young readers, but the dramatic portrayal of Michael's grief, true to the child's viewpoint, is far from sentimental as he swings from denial to anger to sorrow, and, finally, to acceptance. The easy, casual dialogue between the boy and his relative reinforces the idea that Grandpa will always be in Michael's memories. An excellent book for discussion. Hazel Rochman
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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