- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Puffin Books; New edition edition (30 Jan 1986)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140317376
- ISBN-13: 978-0140317374
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.9 x 0.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,557,318 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Jeremy learns that his father is dying of cancer and feels trapped between grief and a required outward show of strength, and then Tess takes him in hand and helps him carry on.
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Format:Paperback
Set in Canada, this is the story of Jeremy and his family as they begin to deal with the tragic death of his father from cancer. It is also the unravelling of Jeremy's friend Tess as she begins to deal with the loss of her mother with the help of Jeremy's family.
It is excellently written and deals with the circumstances very sensitively. I would recommend it for readers between 10 and 13 years old.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Masterpiece
20 Mar 2005
Format:Paperback
I was assighned to read this book for school reasons a few years ago and I absolutly fell in love with it. This story is about a boy who has to endure the pain of whatching his father slowly die of cancer. They were best buds, watched birds and hung out like best freinds, but for past years he has to whatch his father die, then has to deal with the aftermath of his actual death. He has to deal with people all around him, teacher friends ect., pittying him. He finally begins to see light again when he meets a new friend, a person that was too "weird" before, but until his father pointed her out before his death, he begins to get to know her- teresa, and how alike they really are, and how well they get along.
This story did make me shed tears- and no it wasnt pms :), and I thoroughly LOVED it, I bought it after reading it, and read it all the time, I recomend this book to anyone who wants a great heartfelt story, that will trigger your every emotion, and deeply touch your heart. Jean little, the author of many many great books, has created a wonderfull classic, that everyone will love. As most books have an occaisonal, or many, dull parts, This masterpeice- the winner of the canadian library association for children award, has no part that is meaningless or dull whatsoever, it soothes those who have felt the pain of death of a loved one, and gives a clear message to those who havent- I hope you read this novel, I did- loved it and its - in my oppinion- A CLASSIC
This story did make me shed tears- and no it wasnt pms :), and I thoroughly LOVED it, I bought it after reading it, and read it all the time, I recomend this book to anyone who wants a great heartfelt story, that will trigger your every emotion, and deeply touch your heart. Jean little, the author of many many great books, has created a wonderfull classic, that everyone will love. As most books have an occaisonal, or many, dull parts, This masterpeice- the winner of the canadian library association for children award, has no part that is meaningless or dull whatsoever, it soothes those who have felt the pain of death of a loved one, and gives a clear message to those who havent- I hope you read this novel, I did- loved it and its - in my oppinion- A CLASSIC
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Moving and Real
1 May 2002
Format:Paperback
This is a remarkable book, and I highly recommend it. The author, Jean Little, gives thoughtful attention to original and engaging characterization, and writes with true empathy.
She gives an authentic portrayal of the inner life of a sensitive and struggling boy as he experiences his father's illness and eventual death from cancer. I cannot praise Ms. Little enough for her luminously realized characters, and the special complexity of Jeremy's authentic range of emotion. This is a book of emotional wisdom and personal growth that is carefully chronicled with insight and warmth. It is fully heartbreaking, and equally instructive and enlightening.
--A wonderful achievement and a rich, rich contribution to Young Adult literature.
A great book for grade 4-8 to read
12 Jan 2004
Format:Turtleback
The story is about a boy named jeremy.Who has to cope with a terrible situation.The sickness of his father and the death of his father too.He has to care for his mom and sister sarah.Ha meets a girl named Tess medford.She too has lost a loved one.The friend ship with Tess grows and before he knows it they are friends.It is a great book for childern for 9-13 to read.
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