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| Grade 3-5–In August of 1915, Kathleen and her family spend two fun-filled weeks with Grandpa Danny. They sing "Danny Boy," rock on the porch swing, drink root-beer floats, and annoy the neighbors. However, things are different when they visit in 1916; Grandpa Danny has grown forgetful, and when the summer ends he comes to live in Kathleen's house. His memory steadily declines, but the girl knows her grandfather is still in there, and that on his "shadowy" days, she can sometimes pull his head out of the clouds with music. Karim's sympathetic characters occupy a universe that seems simpler in some ways (there is no question that the family will care for Danny at home) and perhaps more frightening in others (his affliction is not identified). The story's dominant themes of distance, loneliness, and loss appear in the title, in the lyrics of Grandpa's favorite song, and most obviously when he gets lost in Kathleen's house. Still, she always helps him find his way back, however briefly. Rand's pencil, watercolor, and acrylic art depicts the period with warmth and detail.–Catherine Threadgill, Charleston County Public Library, SC |
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| We could have used this book a few years ago when the live-in grandfather of our son's close friend was suffering from Alzheimer's disease. So many times, we rely on children's books to help us explain difficult subjects. Leave it to Roberta Karim, author of Mandy Sue Day, to provide us with a straightforward look into the life of an Alzheimer's patient. I marveled at Kathleen's loving response to her grandfather's illness and her determination to maintain their close bond despite his faraway mind. Karim's engaging prose and Rand's lively illustrations make a heartbreaking subject easy to digest. |
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