Synopsis
Grandpa is dying. He can barely move his hands anymore, but stubborn as ever, refuses to stay in hospital. He's determined to finish his last painting, 'River Boy', before he goes. A poignant story that explores the subject of grief and loss in an accessible and affecting way.Themes: grief, bereavement, testing physical limits, artistic challengeTeaching
Focus:BLLanguage rich in metaphor and other rhetorical devicesBLStrong characterization and sensitive portrayal of relationshipsBLCreation of mood and setting through descriptive languageBLKey images woven through the
narrative and plotRecommended for students in Years 8 and 9
Publisher information
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- ISBN: 9780198326373
- Number of pages: 152
- Dimensions: 203 x 135 x 1 mm
- Weight: 180g
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Hooked me with it's emotional intensity and mystery but didn't deliver the final catch - some strong themes for children
The story is faithfully narrated from the point of view of a granddaughter. Articulates her thoughts, feelings, fears and hopes, clearly and superbly. Righ... READ MORE
