The Most Important Thing: Stories about Sons, Fathers, and Grandfathers

One of the most beloved writers of our time presents seven short stories exploring the vital ties between fathers and sons.

Luke sees the ghost of his father but can't figure out what Dad wants him to do. Paul takes a camping trip with the grandfather he's just met and discovers what lies behind the man's erratic behavior. Ryan has some surprising questions when he interviews his prospective stepfather for the job. In a compellingly honest collection of stories, multiple-award-winning author Avi introduces seven boys -- boys with fathers at home and boys whose fathers have left, boys who spend most of their time with their grandfathers and boys who would rather spend time with anyone but the men in their lives. By turns heartbreaking, hopeful, and funny, the stories show us boys seeking acceptance, guidance, or just someone to look up to. Each one shines a different light on the question "What is the most important thing a father can do for his son?"

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 04/26/2016
ISBN: 9780763681111
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 7.80h x 5.30w x 0.80d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2016
Publishers Weekly 02/01/2016
Booklist 02/15/2016 pg. 75
School Library Journal 03/01/2016 pg. 126
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2016 pg. 84
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2016
BookPage 05/01/2016

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 181418 / Most Important Thing: Stories about Sons, Fathers & Grandfathers
Reading Level: 3.9 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 5