Patricia Quinlan
Auteur de Tiger Flowers
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My Dad Takes Care of Me par Patricia Quinlan
BOOKS ABOUT POVERTY AND DISADVANTAGE - Recommendation from the Elementary Teacher's Federation of Ontario. A young boy comes to terms with his father's role as a stay at home father after he loses his job.
The strength of this book lies in the bond between the young narrator and his Uncle Michael. The book is out of the ordinary in that Michael and his friend, Peter, die from AIDS-related illnesses. Michael's illness means he lives with the narrator's family, which strengthens an already deep bond. Michael's physical deterioration is shown in the soft illustrations. This is a compassionate text, which could be used to introduce a discussion about the AIDS-virus. The comfort found in memories is also shown… (plus d'informations)
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- Œuvres
- 12
- Membres
- 145
- Popularité
- #142,479
- Évaluation
- 3.5
- Critiques
- 2
- ISBN
- 23
- Langues
- 1