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Fifteen-year-old Rosie narrates this tender story about taking care of her grandfather during the last days of his life. Every afternoon, Rosie sorts through piles of stuff at Grandad's house while he shares the memories behind each fluffy red feather, scrap of fabric, travel book, and worn-out record. A sense of sadness and love pervades the mood of this beautifully told story.