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Reviewed on August 1, 1998
PreS-Gr 3 A young boy is understandably upset about the death of his beloved grandfather. As he searches for answers about it, neither his father nor his mother offers support or comfort. They withdraw to deal with their own grief, leaving him with his questions and responsibility for his baby sibling. Later, they take him to the funeral home for an open-casket viewing without any explanation. The lack of parental involvement here is disturbing. In addition, one has to wonder how a parent cou...Log In or Sign Up to Read More