"Give Dad My Best" by August Ross follows the journey of a young man named Jake as he navigates the complexities of family, love, and loss. After the death of his father, Jake is determined to honor his memory while grappling with the unresolved issues of their relationship. As he reconnects with his estranged siblings, the siblings work together to fulfill their father's final wishes, leading to moments of reflection, healing, and unexpected revelations. Throughout their emotional journey, they learn the importance of forgiveness, the meaning of family, and how to embrace the legacy left behind. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

This book was published in 2013 by Audiobookshelf .

This award-winning author graduated from Clark University and earned a Ph. D. at Columbia University in History. Born in 1930 in New York City, Collier is an active member in many organizations such as the Connecticut Historical Commission and the State Museum Advisory Board. His honors include the Kidger Prize for Teaching, the Jane Addams Peace Prize, and the Newbery Honor. He previously worked as a junior high school teacher. Collier enjoys writing for children because he wants to show them that history is both interesting and important. His specialty is in the Revolutionary Era and New England. Christopher Collier lives with his wife in Orange, Connecticut and is the father of three. He is currently Professor Emeritus of American History at the University of Connecticut.