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Reviewed on August 1, 1999
Gr 3-6 A small, slim book with a big heart and worthy aspirations. Emily is just 10-years-old when her mother is diagnosed with cancer. Like a scrapbook of photos, the story captures the 10 months from the discovery of the disease to the woman's death. Each period is remembered by a vivid sky portrait shared by Emily and her mother. Together they focus on the brilliance and variety of clouds, trees, weather, and light. They clasp and sq...Log In or Sign Up to Read More