This review was created by the editorial staff at Thriving Family magazine
This drama by Patricia MacLachlan is published by Yearling Books, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books and is written for kids ages 10 to 13. The age
range reflects readability and not necessarily content appropriateness.
Plot Summary
Christian beliefs
Authority roles
Other belief systems
None
Profanity/Graphic violence
None
Kissing/Sex/Homosexuality
None
Awards
Unknown
Discussion topics
If your children have read this book or someone has read it to them, consider these discussion topics :
- Grief
- Death
- Family Dynamics
- Each life has significance
- The importance of expressing emotions
Note: Patricia MacLachlan is an award-winning author (Newbery, ALA, etc.).
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