When Dad Came Back
School year: Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
Published: 2012
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"When Dad Came Back" by Gary Soto tells the poignant story of a young boy named Chuy who is deeply affected by the return of his father after a long absence. As Chuy navigates his emotions of joy, confusion, and vulnerability, he grapples with his father's past and the realities of their relationship. The narrative explores themes of family, forgiveness, and the complexities of love, as Chuy learns to understand his father's struggles and how they impact his own identity. Soto's rich storytelling captures the bittersweet nature of reconnecting with a parent and the challenges of rebuilding trust and connection. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
This book was published in 2012 by Blackstone Publishing .
Gary Soto's first book for young readers, Baseball in April and Other Stories, won the California Library Association's Beatty Award and was named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. He has since published many novels, short stories, plays, and poetry collections for adults and young people. He lives in Berkeley, California. Visit his website at www. garysoto. com.