- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Yearling; Reprint edition (Jan 9 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0440416949
- ISBN-13: 978-0440416944
- Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 13.2 x 0.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 95 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,323,389 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
Bauer explores the grim effects of Alzheimer's disease in this intergenerational story. PW wrote, "The book offers a realistic depiction of this incapacitating disease." Ages 9-12.
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Grade 4-7-Eleven-year-old Tim and his family feel an early winter coming on. Doubting his mother and grandmother's whispers about Alzheimer's, Tim sets out to enable Granddad to prove everyone wrong. Tim encourages his grandfather, the only father he has ever known, to sneak out on a fishing expedition. What results is a different tale of adventure, fraught with physical perils, an emotional twist, and the unfolding of a troubling family secret. This audio version of the novel by Marion Dane Bauer (Clarion, 1999) is a commendable, empathetic telling of Tim's story. The narrator, Jeff Woodman, exhibits his sterling style as a teller of tales. His vocal quality is unpretentious and sensitive to all characters. The story evokes accurate pictures of time and place, and the confusing journey of young Tim to discover as much about himself as his Granddad. There is no happy ending, but listeners will find that Tim's heart grows warmer as winter inevitably closes in. For group or individual listening.
Lisa Denton, J.S. Russell Junior High School, Lawrenceville, VA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Lisa Denton, J.S. Russell Junior High School, Lawrenceville, VA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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This review is from: An Early Winter (Paperback)
I really enjoyed this book. The author explores in a meaningful, interesting way the effects of Alzheimer's as it effects an eleven year old boy's grandfather. My own father suffered from a stroke and the reaction of the family members in the story reflected many of the feelings my own children had/have. With an aging population, it is hard to imagine that a young reader wouldn't find meaning in the story, although there is enough action to carry through even if the conflict is not one familiar to the reader.
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This review is from: An Early Winter (Paperback)
I really enjoyed this book. The author explores in a meaningful, interesting way the effects of Alzheimer's as it effects an eleven year old boy's grandfather. My own father suffered from a stroke and the reaction of the family members in the story reflected many of the feelings my own children had/have. With an aging population, it is hard to imagine that a young reader wouldn't find meaning in the story, although there is enough action to carry through even if the conflict is not one familiar to the reader.
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What a Wonderful Story!!!,
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This review is from: An Early Winter (Hardcover)
Young Timothy wants to prove that his grandfather is fine and that he doesn't have to go into a nursing home. He suggests he and his grandfather go camping and fishing and together they seek to borrow his grandfather's old truck camper from the veterinarian who purchased Grandpa's veterinary business. Timothy figures this trip would prove to his mother, stepfather and grandmother that his grandfather can take care of himself and that he really is okay. Timothy learns some hard lessons.What a wonderful story! A quick read. I could definitely imagine this as a made-for-television story. Is it a story for the young? Yes except it does talk about the male genitalia (in reference to bear) (but then his grandfather was a veterinarian).
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great product delivered quick!! i'm a student and i needed this product soon to do a presentation with it. i appreciate the low price and super fast service!
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