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The offbeat style of this wonderful story--and of Julie Vivas's perfectly matched illustrations--couldn't be summed up better than by the strangeness of the first sentence: "There was once a small boy called Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge and what's more he wasn't very old either." Wilfrid lives next to a retirement home, filled with folks like "Mrs. Jordan who played the organ" and "Mr. Hosking who told him scary stories". But his favourite old person is 96-year-old Miss Nancy. Everyone says Miss Nancy has lost her memory, and despite the fact that Wilfrid doesn't even know what a memory is, by accident he helps her find it. Mem Fox's original take on the capacity of children to help the old remember is especially notable for its non-patronising focus on old people. (Ages 4 to 8) --Richard Farr
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Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge is a small boy who has a big name - and that's why he likes Miss Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper becasue she has too. So when he finds Miss Nancy has lost her memory, Wilfrid determines to discover what memories are so he can find it for her.
A perennial classic, perfect for reading aloud.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Wilfred Gordon Macdonald Partridge ( age not very old) lives next door to old people's home. His visits enable him to share in the likelable quirks of the residents and he develops a particular fondness for Miss Nancy who is a tad dotty and has lost her memory. Therein ensues Wilfred's search for the meaning of memory. Asking the other residents, Wilfred is provided with an array of answers that illustrate the diversity and richness of human life and what is important to people. Owing to his tender years, Wilfred searches out concrete examples of the qualities people have described, warmth, humour, preciousness which he eagerly presents to Miss Nancy to replace her lost memory and low and behold, the objects young Wilfred has collected prompt Miss Nancy to remember things from her own childhood. A story about not giving up, sharing and how the simple things in life can sometimes make all the difference
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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This is the most delightful and touching book to read to children and for adults. Mem Fox has used her brilliant command of language to draw the reader into an intimate relationship between the very young and the very old. Wilfred Gordon's innocent understanding of the world touches deep into the recesses of an old woman's mind and brings joy and understanding to them both. Julie Vivas' illustrations reflect and amplify the humour and poignancy of the text. A true masterpiece.
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Bought this to read to my kids - so good I will get a copy to use at school as well. An excellent book to promote thinking skills in younger children.
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