"Departure Time" by Truus Matti tells the story of a young girl's poignant journey as she navigates the challenges of growing up and the complexities of family relationships. Set against the backdrop of her father's impending funeral, the protagonist grapples with her emotions and the looming sense of loss. Through a series of reflective moments, she learns to confront grief, cherish memories, and understand the importance of connection with loved ones. The narrative explores themes of love, acceptance, and the bittersweet nature of change, ultimately leading to a powerful realization about the passage of time and the impact of those we lose. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 216 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Namelos .

As a child Truus Matti thought that everybody wanted to become a writer just like her. It made her wonder who would read all of the books that were written. Being a practical person, she decided it made more sense to read books than to write them, so she made reading her profession by becoming an editor. That kept her so busy she more or less forgot about wanting to write. Later on, she decided to go to art school, where she drew and made movies. But then words began to find their way into her visual work until there were only words left. Having given herself a message, Truus decided it was time to write. Mister Orange is Truus's second novel. Her first, Departure Time, was a 2011 Batchelder Honor Book and an ALA Notable Book of 2011.