{"product_id":"my-fathers-words-9780062687692","title":"My Father's Words","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatricia MacLachlan, beloved author of the Newbery Medal-winning \u003cem\u003eSarah, Plain and Tall\u003c\/em\u003e, has crafted another lyrical and touching novel for young readers about finding hope after the loss of a loved one. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It's a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeclan O'Brien always had a gentle word to share, odd phrases he liked to repeat, and songs to sing while he played basketball. His favorite song was \"Dona Nobis Pacem,\" \"Grant Us Peace.\" His family loved him deeply and always knew they were loved in return.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut a terrible accident one day changes their lives forever, and Fiona and Finn O'Brien are left without a father. Their mother is at a loss. What words are there to guide them through such overwhelming grief?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the suggestion of their friend Luke, Fiona and Finn volunteer at an animal rescue shelter, where they meet two sweet dogs who are in need of comfort, too. Perhaps with time, patience, and their father's gentle words in their hearts, hope will spark once more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Junior Library Guild Selection *\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eBank Street Best Children's Book of the Year 2019 (9-12) *\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMacLachlan, Patricia:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatricia MacLachlan \u003c\/strong\u003eis the celebrated author of many timeless novels for young readers, including Newbery Medal winner \u003cem\u003eSarah, Plain and Tall\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eWord After Word After Word\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eKindred Souls\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eThe Truth of Me\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eThe Poet's Dog\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eMy Father's Words\u003c\/em\u003e. She is also the author of countless beloved picture books, a number of which she cowrote with her daughter, Emily. She lives in Williamsburg, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Katherine Tegen Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50459914010898,"sku":"9780062687692","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_593af4d0-5e1c-4abe-88af-a09d881ac2ae.jpg?v=1730014792","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/my-fathers-words-9780062687692","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}