"Way a Door Closes" by Hope Anita Smith is a poignant exploration of family, loss, and resilience. The story unfolds through the eyes of a young boy who grapples with the complex emotions surrounding his father's absence. Through a series of poetic vignettes, the boy navigates his changing world, finding solace and understanding in his relationships with his mother and community. As he learns to cope with the void left by his father's departure, he discovers the strength of love and the importance of memories. The narrative beautifully captures the journey of healing and the hope that emerges from heartache. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.

There are 52 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Perfection Learning .

Hope Anita Smith is the author of The Way a Door Closes and its sequel, Keeping the Night Watch. A professional story-teller, Hope teaches poetry-writing workshops to all grade levels. A native of Akron, Ohio, Ms. Smith now lives in Los Angeles, California. Shane W. Evans is the illustrator of numerous award-winning books for children, including We March , Underground, Mixed Me! , and Chocolate Me! He lives with his family in Kansas City, Missouri, where he also runs an art and community events studio.