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Monk, Isabell

Blackberry Stew

32 pp. | Carolrhoda | February, 2005 | Library ISBN 1-57505-605-4 $15.95
(4) K-3 Illustrated by Janice Lee Porter. Hope has trouble accepting the death of her grandpa Jack until her aunt Poogee teaches her that she can hold onto him through her memories of their time together. Though the writing is overly purposeful, this story adequately portrays a child's coming to terms with a relative's death. The textured illustrations feature a close-knit African-American family. A recipe is appended.
Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

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