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Starred Review on October 1, 2017 | Chapter Books
Gr 2–5—Steinhöfel tenderly captures a child's fear and understanding of a loved one with dementia. Shortly after his ninth birthday, Max woke with a feeling that "was endlessly deep and glowing" that something was missing. Taking action, he walks across town to the nursing home where his grandfather has recently moved. Max sneaks his grandfather out of the nursing home and they go to the nearby meadow, a magical place where Max and his grandfather have spen...Log In or Sign Up to Read More