An Early Winter

I really enjoyed this book. The author explores in a meaningful, interesting way the effects of Alzheimer's as it effects an eleven year old boy's grandfather. My own father suffered from a stroke and the reaction of the family members in the story reflected many of the feelings my own children had/have. With an aging population, it is hard to imagine that a young reader wouldn't find meaning in the story, although there is enough action to carry through even if the conflict is not one familiar to the reader.