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Paperback Trudy Book

ISBN: 1571316590

ISBN13: 9781571316592

Trudy

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Book Overview

Trudy's parents are older than other kids' parents. As she enters middle school, Ma and Pop are in their sixties and seventies--so old, in fact, that most people mistake them for her grandparents. As if that isn't complicated enough, Trudy's also having a hard time at school. Math class isn't going so well, and Ashley--who she pinky-swore she would always be best friends with--has ditched her for a new crowd. Life at Benavidez Middle School is certainly an adjustment.

As the school year goes on, she finds a new best friend, the straight-talking Roshanda; has her first serious crush on a boy; and gets used to life with lockers and class schedules. But just when things are getting better at school, Trudy and Ma notice that Pop is acting funny--he forgets to pick Trudy up from school and starts to put groceries away in the bathroom. Soon, Trudy and her mother embark on a quest to find out what is wrong.

Told in a voice that is honest and pure, Trudy tells the story of an eleven-year-old girl who is growing up while her beloved Pop, diagnosed with Alzheimer's, slips away.

Customer Reviews

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Trudy

A thoughtful first novel about a young girl who has problems at school and is also coping with elderly parents, one of whom develops altzheimers. Good material for PHSE in school - and chapters can be isolated to discuss different issues. A favourite read with mature 5th grade girls.

Wonderful family story!

I bought this book for my daughter since her grandmother has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. She and I both read Trudy together and fell in love with the story-especially the main character. I felt that the portrayal of Alzheimer's was accurate and honest. I'd definitely recommend Trudy to children and adults who are dealing with illness or who are looking for a beautiful written story.
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