My Father's Words

Name: My Father's Words
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Patricia MacLachlan
ISBN: 9780062855848

Author: Patricia MacLachlan

Narrator: Imani Parks

Unabridged: 1 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 10/02/2018

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Social Themes

Synopsis

Patricia MacLachlan, beloved author of the Newbery Medal-winning Sarah, Plain and Tall, has crafted another lyrical and touching novel for young readers about finding hope after the loss of a loved one.Declan O’Brien always had a gentle word to share, odd phrases he liked to repeat, and songs to sing while he played basketball. His favorite song was ""Dona Nobis Pacem,"" “Grant Us Peace.” His family loved him deeply and always knew they were loved in return.But a terrible accident one day changes their lives forever, and Fiona and Finn O’Brien are left without a father. Their mother is at a loss. What words are there to guide them through such overwhelming grief?At the suggestion of their friend Luke, Fiona and Finn volunteer at an animal rescue shelter, where they meet two sweet dogs who are in need of comfort, too. Perhaps with time, patience, and their father’s gentle words in their hearts, hope will spark once more.* Junior Library Guild Selection * Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year 2019 (9-12) *

About Patricia MacLachlan

Patricia MacLachlan (1938-2022) was the celebrated author of many timeless books for young readers, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal. She was also the author of many beloved picture books, a number of which she cowrote with her daughter, Emily.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Caressa

My Father's Words is a heartwarming and truly superb children's story. Based loosely on the author's real experiences, My Father's Words is a story chronicling the grief of a young girl after loosing her father. Fiona's journey leads her to Thomas, a ex-patient of her father, and the local animal sh......more

Goodreads review by Reading_

Really short but it made me cry like I have lived with years of sorrow. The book deals with losing of a parent and how the young kids, the other parent are dealing with grief. I love how good the writing. I really appreciate how the story brings in shelter dogs, music and kindness of people to help t......more

Goodreads review by Darla

This profound little volume is not just for kids. It is for everyone. Drawing from her own experiences after her husband's death, MacLachlan crafts a story for all of us. We meet Fiona and Finn as they deal with the grief of losing their father in a tragic accident. A man who was one of their father......more

Goodreads review by Amy

For such an outstanding author, this book really fell flat for me. It tackles a huge subject in a very short book allowing for virtually no character development and a very predictable story. I found it rather unremarkable.......more

Goodreads review by Joy

The kids really sounded like adults in this book, which put me off.......more