{"product_id":"the-truth-of-me-about-a-boy-his-grandmother-and-a-very-good-dog-hardcover","title":"The Truth of Me: About a Boy, His Grandmother, and a Very Good Dog - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePatricia MacLachlan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatricia MacLachlan, Newbery Medal-winning author of \u003cem\u003eSarah, Plain and Tall\u003c\/em\u003e, weaves a poignant story that celebrates how our unique \"small truths\" make each of us magical and brave in our own ways.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e Best Children's Book\u003cbr\u003eALA \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e Notable Children's Books Nominee\u003cbr\u003eNew York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Robbie and his dog, Ellie, spend the summer at his grandmother Maddy's house, Robbie revels in his grandmother's easy, relaxed ways, such as eating doughnuts once for dinner. Robbie understands there's something missing in his everyday life with his parents, but he doesn't know what it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaddy makes Robbie's parents nervous, which is one of the reasons Robbie likes Maddy. He likes her stories and the way wild animals come right up to her, without any fear. Maddy helps Robbie find \"the truth of me.\" The truth has to do with something that happened to his mother a long time ago. And it helps Robbie realize what he's really missing and gives him the confidence to make things right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis poignant story from beloved author Patricia MacLachlan celebrates how our unique \"small truths\" make each of us magical and brave in our own ways.\u003c\/p\u003e--\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Robbie and his dog, Ellie, spend the summer at his grandmother Maddy's house, Robbie revels in his grandmother's easy, relaxed ways, such as eating doughnuts once for dinner. Robbie understands there's something missing in his everyday life with his parents, but he doesn't know what it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaddy makes Robbie's parents nervous, which is one of the reasons Robbie likes Maddy. He likes her stories and the way wild animals come right up to her, without any fear. Maddy helps Robbie find \"the truth of me.\" The truth has to do with something that happened to his mother a long time ago. And it helps Robbie realize what he's really missing and gives him the confidence to make things right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis poignant story from beloved author Patricia MacLachlan celebrates how our unique \"small truths\" make each of us magical and brave in our own ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.57 x 8.84 x 5.15 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 25, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Truth of Me\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753471443232,"sku":"9780061998591","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/272612efd53ad3fbc137f72f09f9cd71.webp?v=1780021176","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-truth-of-me-about-a-boy-his-grandmother-and-a-very-good-dog-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}