My Father’s Words by Patricia MacLachlan
Published by Katherine Tegen Books on October 2nd 2018
ISBN: 0062687697
Pages: 112
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Beautiful story of the power of finding something to care for to help overcome grief. Fiona tells the story of the summer after her father dies suddenly in a car accident. He had swerved to avoid hitting a child and was hit by a truck. Fiona, her brother Finn, and her neighbor Luke begin walking and reading to dogs at the local dog shelter. Finn takes on helping a depressed dog whose owner has died. This is a gentle book about grief and unearthing buried memories of your loved one. Oh, and the power of dogs. From Newbery Medal winner Patricia MacLachlan.

Recommended for Cream of the Crop

Reviewed by Karen Sandlin Silverman, Mt. Ararat Middle School, Topsham