This book has made me happy to have a grandma who took care of me when no one was there!
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Snap: A Novel
(2005, Fiction - Friendship, Written by Alison McGhee)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9. -
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Common Sense says
Delicate story of impending death of a loved one.
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for Ages 9 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Snap: A Novel
Parents need to know that this is about a child dealing with the impending death of her best friend's grandmother, who has raised her. Her death doesn't happen in the book, but its inevitability hangs over it.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about coping with the loss of a loved one. Compare how Sally and Eddie each react to Willie's decline. How does Eddie's mother's honesty help her come to terms with what's happening? What do you think happens after the book ends?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
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Snap is a good book!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
ok this book was like the sweetest book ever!!!
This book was my most favorite book so far. It is like the best thing to read for advice I accually just finished it so its freshin my mind. This story touched me,because I too like Sally when i was reading this book had just lost the closes thing to me...my grandmother. This book was a great book and a wonderfull example of change I really liked the end when Edwina took the braclettes of her hand and put them in Sally's hair.This was a wonder book.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A must-read book for every 11-16 year old!
this is probably the best book i have ever read! I loved it!I think every kid ages 11-16 should deffinantly read it. 2 thumbs up! On a scale from 1-10 I give it 15! Absolutely loved it! (sorry I am raving and chatting for so long but it was just absolutely amazing!)
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