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Karim, Roberta

Faraway Grandpa

40 pp. | Holt | September, 2004 | Trade ISBN 0-8050-6785-X $16.95
(4) K-3 Illustrated by Ted Rand. In 1915, when the song "Danny Boy" first comes out, Grandpa Danny and Kathleen sing it together when she visits. As time passes, Grandpa's mind becomes "shadowy," and he moves in with Kathleen's family. Still, Kathleen connects with him through their song. The quiet language, echoing the words of "Danny Boy," and the expressive illustrations make this a touching if sentimental story.
Reviewer: Patricia Riley

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