High School. Best read of the summer. Cash and Delaney grew up with mothers addicted to drugs- but Cash has his grandparents. Delaney has Cash— and a High School. Best read of the summer. Cash and Delaney grew up with mothers addicted to drugs- but Cash has his grandparents. Delaney has Cash— and a wicked smart mind. When Delaney and Cash make a scientific discovery, they are offered a chance to escape Sawyer, Tennessee for a chance to better their lives at a boarding school in New England. Delaney won’t go without Cash, but Cash will leave with a steep price. His PawPaw is dying and he’s afraid of losing him and disappointing him all at the same time. Plus, a kid like him doesn’t belong in a hoity-toity place that houses wealthy students from around the world, including children of business moguls and diplomats.
Zetners writing is - poetic. As Cash harnesses his gift of writing, we see it emerge in his thoughts and stories. Many themes in this book: loss, identity, self-worth, family, friendship, honor and courage. Beautifully written....more
Grades 5-8. Suzy, a 7th grader, is navigating school social and family changes after the death of her best friend. Convinced that the only cause of deGrades 5-8. Suzy, a 7th grader, is navigating school social and family changes after the death of her best friend. Convinced that the only cause of death was a rare jellyfish, she turns all her energy and thoughts to obsessive research and stops talking altogether.
The unresolved relationship and grief ring true. Benjamin does a great job getting into a middle schooler's head. I fell in love with the characters. I cried (which I never do!). Wonderful book....more
Grades PK-3. A very simple story about a not-so-simple thing. This book really captures the mourning process and how long it takes for things to adaptGrades PK-3. A very simple story about a not-so-simple thing. This book really captures the mourning process and how long it takes for things to adapt into a new normal....more
Grades 1-5? This was a hard book to read because the emotion is so raw. But I think it is a really important book for children who have lost a parent-Grades 1-5? This was a hard book to read because the emotion is so raw. But I think it is a really important book for children who have lost a parent-- addressing their fear that they need to take care of the surviving parent, that they are afraid of forgetting their parent, and some of the strange behaviors (in this case, picking a scab) that pop up as they cope with the loss. There is also beautiful symbolism in this book-- because although his scab heals, he will always carry a scar....more
Freddie is a leaf on a tree, surrounded by other leaves. Daniel, the wisest leaf, explains to the others that their purpose in life is to provide sh Freddie is a leaf on a tree, surrounded by other leaves. Daniel, the wisest leaf, explains to the others that their purpose in life is to provide shade for those on the ground. When autumn comes and the leaves begin to turn a variety of colors, then fall off, Daniel explains that dying is another stage of life. When Freddie detaches from his branch and floats down into the insulating snow below, he sees the entire tree for the first time. As his consciousness leaves he feels peaceful about his part in the endless cycle of birth, death, and re-birth....more
Best book I've seen for parents who want to talk to their toddlers about a grandparent dying. Very simple text, grandma's spirit says goodbye to everyBest book I've seen for parents who want to talk to their toddlers about a grandparent dying. Very simple text, grandma's spirit says goodbye to everyone before rising into the stars, where the family can look to remember her and receive comfort....more
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