The Truth of Me: About a Boy, His Grandmother, and a Very Good Dog
School year: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
No. of pages 128
Published: 2013
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"The Truth of Me" by Patricia MacLachlan tells the touching story of a boy named Robbie who finds solace in the love and wisdom of his grandmother, who shares stories and life lessons that shape his understanding of himself and the world. Accompanied by his loyal dog, Jake, Robbie navigates the complexities of family dynamics and the challenge of finding his own identity. Through moments of joy and reflection, the bond between Robbie and his grandmother deepens, illustrating the enduring power of love, memory, and the connections that define us. It's a moving exploration of relationships and self-discovery. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-5th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 6-10 years.
There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Katherine Tegen Books .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Volunteer State Book Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Volunteer State Book Award.
Grand Canyon Reader Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Grand Canyon Reader Award.
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Grades 3-6
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-6 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.