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That Summer
2002
First Published
3.92
Average Rating
32
Number of Pages

That summer the brothers ran into the sun, freed from school. Time for fishing poles, lightning bugs, country roads, baseball gloves. But then Joey was dying. What do you do when someone you love is leaving the world? You reach for fragments of memory, like moments caught on film. You savor the vivid colors and small joys of each new day. That's what Joey's family does when they know he is leaving them. Tony Johnston's poignant words and Barry Moser's intimate pictures, a blend of past and present, invite us to share the experience of that summer—a season of family, of life, and of love. "This life-affirming story can provide inspiration and consolation for the brothers and sisters of seriously ill children—and for all family members when a child is losing the fight against a terrible disease. It's sure to stimulate helpful discussions." -Gregory Reaman, M.D., Chair of the National Children's Oncology Group

Avg Rating
3.92
Number of Ratings
72
5 STARS
33%
4 STARS
33%
3 STARS
28%
2 STARS
3%
1 STARS
3%
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Author

Tony Johnston
Tony Johnston
Author · 84 books

Librarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database. Tony Johnston has written many acclaimed books for young people. She and her husband lived in Mexico for fifteen years, where they raised their children. She now lives in San Marino, California.

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