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The Truth Of Me (2013)

by Patricia MacLachlan(Favorite Author)

3.78 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0061998591 (ISBN13: 9780061998591)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Katherine Tegen Books

review 1: This is a sad story and a magical story. Robert is a boy whose parents are professional musicians. Their lives revolve around their music, not around Robert. When they leave for two months on their summer tour, Robert is left with his grandmother, Maddy, who is beginning to show signs of dementia.This is fine with Robert – he loves spending time with his grandmother. Yes, she is a little unusual. She sometimes forgets to make dinner, and she has a magical gift for communing with wild animals, but that is what makes her special in his eyes. Times with Maddy are never boring.One night, when they are out camping in the woods, Maddy injures her ankle and can’t walk. Robert must find a way to bring the neighborhood doctor to Maddy, but he is afraid to leave her. Wi... moreld animals abound in the forest, and a bear and a bobcat have already found their campsite and are moving in closer. Can Robert trust them not to hurt Maddy? Later that night, Maddy finally shares with Robert the story of his mother’s childhood and why she finds it so hard to show her love for him. Knowing the truth about his mother allows him to start discovering his own truths and become the person he wants to be. This is a classic Patricia MacLachlan story: warm, brief and a quick read at only 114 pages. Recommended for grades 2-4.Reviewed by Laura Lieske, Youth Services, Vernon Area Public Library
review 2: This realistic fiction WAW possibility was ok but nothing special. Robbie and his dog spend the summer with grandma and find that she has a special ability with wild animals in the woods. They go camping there and all the animals come right up to her -- even a bear and bobcat. Robbie learns more about his violinist mother which helps him learn more about himself. This is a borderline yes vote for me since I think the younger kids would like it. less

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