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School Library Journal
Reviewed on November 1, 2013 | Grades 5-8
Gr 4–6—For months, orphaned 11-year-old Arlo Jones has been fending for himself while keeping his maternal grandfather's dementia a secret. But when Poppo is sent to the hospital after suffering a stroke, Arlo's future hangs in the balance. Afraid of being placed in foster care, the boy embarks on a furtive journey to track down Ida Jones, the paternal grandmother he's never met. Because of age-old tensions between Poppo and Ida, Arlo feels trepidatio...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2013
Eleven-year-old Arlo lost his parents as a baby and has been raised by his grandfather. But when Poppo's Alzheimer's becom...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
