{"product_id":"the-truth-of-me-paperback","title":"The Truth of Me - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePatricia MacLachlan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatricia MacLachlan, Newbery Medal-winning author of \u003ci\u003eSarah, Plain and Tall\u003c\/i\u003e, weaves a poignant story that celebrates how our unique \"small truths\" make each of us magical and brave in our own ways.\u003c\/b\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\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children's Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eALA \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Children's Books Nominee\u003cp\u003eNew York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat secrets will he uncover about his family, and about himself?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntergenerational Friendship: \u003c\/b\u003e Robbie and his grandmother Maddy aren't just family--they're best friends who share everything, from doughnuts for dinner to secrets whispered by the fireplace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFamily Secrets: \u003c\/b\u003e Discover the long-hidden story of Robbie's mother's childhood, and how understanding the past is the key to fixing the future.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinding Your Voice: \u003c\/b\u003e A gentle, moving journey for any young reader who has ever felt overlooked, as Robbie learns to speak his own truth and reconnect with his distant parents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Very Good Dog: \u003c\/b\u003e Meet Ellie, Robbie's loyal hound mix and best friend, who proves that sometimes the bravest heroes have four paws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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\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--School Library Journal\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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. 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