Grandad's Island (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780763690052)

With subtlety and grace, Benji Davies paints a poignant and ultimately uplifting picture of loss.

At the bottom of Syd's garden, through the gate and past the tree, is Grandad's house. Syd can let himself in any time he likes. But one day when Syd comes to call, Grandad isn't in any of the usual places. He's in the attic, where he ushers Syd through a door, and the two of them journey to a wild, beautiful island awash in color where Grandad decides he will remain. So Syd hugs Grandad one last time and sets sail for home. Visiting Grandad's house at the bottom of the garden again, he finds it just the same as it's always been -- except that Grandad isn't there anymore. Sure to provide comfort to young children struggling to understand loss, Benji Davies's tale is a sensitive and beautiful reminder that our loved ones live on in our memories long after they're gone.

Author: Benji Davies
ISBN-10: 0763690058
ISBN-13: 9780763690052
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 04/12/2016
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.70h x 11.00w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2016
Publishers Weekly 03/14/2016
Shelf Awareness 05/06/2016
School Library Journal 05/01/2016 pg. 76
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2016 pg. 33 - Recommended, Satisfactory