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This novel is aimed at middle grade readers, but held me captive for sure. Jake charts his challenges with anorexia and OCD in this heartbreaking, but ultimately hopeful novel in verse. Jake and his grandmother share a love of musical theatre and reading. But he struggles to connect with friends his own age and fights off a very controlling voice in his head that is causing him great suffering. This beautiful book shares Jake's journey to healing.

Even with less than 100 pages, Backman can infuse a story with depth and emotion.

Enjoying Catalina today

This drew me into the characters. I don't know that it would have been a top choice but it was on a friend's tbr so I gave it a whirl. Between this and Piglet, I appreciate that we like different things 😂

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And then there‘s the recommendation for our students. 💪💪💪

This is a sad story but a heartfelt one … from the beginning you realize this is a special story about Alzheimer‘s/dementia (?)… I really love how Beckman presents different mental health issue in his books loved it … even though it‘s a sad book

After Gangsta Granny, this is the second David Williams book I‘ve read. It is a beautiful story of a special relationship between grandfather and grandson. Struggeling with dementia the grandpa is reliving his adventures during WWII and the grandson is the only one who gets how to help him - by playing along. The end is a little bit over the top, but then again it is a story for children, so it is fine. 👨‍✈️👨‍✈️👨‍✈️

Wow, if the copyright is already designed like this, what will the rest of the look like? Definitely setting the bar very very high…