The Truth of Me
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4.3 • 9 Ratings
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- $3.99
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- $3.99
Publisher Description
Patricia MacLachlan, Newbery Medal–winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall, weaves a poignant story that celebrates how our unique "small truths" make each of us magical and brave in our own ways.
When Robbie spends the summer at his grandmother Maddy's house, he revels in his grandmother's easy, relaxed ways. Robbie has always felt as if something is missing in his life—his parents don't always act like they love him. Maddy helps him understand that an experience his mother had long ago is at the heart of the problem in his family. With this knowledge, Robbie finds the courage to try to make things right.
Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book
ALA Booklist Notable Children's Books Nominee
New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
A boy discovers newfound courage and an old family secret during an eventful summer stay with his beloved grandmother in Newbery Medalist MacLachlan's brief but emotionally intense novel. Robbie can't wait to visit his grandmother Maddy, who will care for him and his dog, a "brown hound mix" named Ellie, when Robbie's parents go on tour with their classical music quartet. Unlike his distant and distracted mother and father, Maddy likes to have adventures, tells awesome stories, and even communes with wild animals near her home. Robbie doesn't care that Maddy's stories make people nervous, even if he's not sure they're true. When an overnight campout with Maddy takes a scary turn, Robbie must call on Ellie and Maddy's friend Henry to help them, and the ordeal spurs some important revelations. MacLachlan demonstrates her mastery of elegantly unfolding a tale and gently plucking at readers' heartstrings without taking a maudlin tone. The story's satisfying but not overly neat ending suggests a hopeful path forward for these memorable characters. Ages 6 10.
Customer Reviews
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I love this book
Heartwarming book, would suggest to others.
I read waiting for the magic years ago but it was one of my favorites. I decided to read this because it is by the same person and it is about a dog. It was kinda just a quick read for me though. It was a nice story but it wasn’t my favorite. I’m not the biggest fan of the ending. It just ended when there was more I wanted to know. I would recommend others to read this.