The Most Important Thing: Stories about Sons, Fathers, and Grandfathers (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780763681111)

One of the most beloved writers of our time presents seven short stories exploring the vital ties between fathers and sons.

Luke sees the ghost of his father but can't figure out what Dad wants him to do. Paul takes a camping trip with the grandfather he's just met and discovers what lies behind the man's erratic behavior. Ryan has some surprising questions when he interviews his prospective stepfather for the job. In a compellingly honest collection of stories, multiple-award-winning author Avi introduces seven boys -- boys with fathers at home and boys whose fathers have left, boys who spend most of their time with their grandfathers and boys who would rather spend time with anyone but the men in their lives. By turns heartbreaking, hopeful, and funny, the stories show us boys seeking acceptance, guidance, or just someone to look up to. Each one shines a different light on the question "What is the most important thing a father can do for his son?"

Author: Avi
ISBN-10: 0763681113
ISBN-13: 9780763681111
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 04/26/2016
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 7.80h x 5.30w x 0.80d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.9
Point Value: 5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 181418 / Most Important Thing: Stories about Sons, Fathers & Grandfathers


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2016
Publishers Weekly 02/01/2016
Booklist 02/15/2016 pg. 75
School Library Journal 03/01/2016 pg. 126
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2016 pg. 84
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2016
BookPage 05/01/2016