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The most important thing : stories about sons, fathers, and grandfathers / by Avi.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: SoundSoundSeries: Candlewick on BrillianceAudioPublication details: Grand Haven, MI : Brilliance Audio, 2016.Edition: UnabridgedDescription: 3 sound discs (3 hr., 42 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 inContent type:
  • spoken word
Media type:
  • audio
Carrier type:
  • audio disc
ISBN:
  • 9781511371810
  • 1511371811
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Dream catcher -- Kitchen table -- Beat up -- The Amalfi duo -- Going home -- Departed -- Tighty-whities or boxers?
Production credits:
  • Directed by Brian Packard.
Read by Todd Haberkorn.Summary: Luke sees the ghost of his father but can't figure out what Dad wants him to do. Paul takes a camping trip with the grandfather he's just met and discovers what lies behind the man's erratic behavior. Ryan has some surprising questions when he interviews his prospective stepfather for the job. In a compellingly honest collection of stories, multiple-award-winning author Avi introduces seven boys; boys with fathers at home and boys whose fathers have left, boys who spend most of their time with their grandfathers and boys who would rather spend time with anyone but the men in their lives. By turns heartbreaking, hopeful, and funny, the stories show us boys seeking acceptance, guidance, or just someone to look up to. Each one shines a different light on the question 'What is the most important thing a father can do for his son?'
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Audiobook Children's Audiobook Dr. James Carlson Library Children's Audiobook Avi Available 33111008654242
Children's Audiobook Children's Audiobook Main Library Children's Audiobook Avi Available 33111008654259
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

One of the most beloved writers of our time presents seven short stories exploring the vital ties between fathers and sons.

Luke sees the ghost of his father but can't figure out what Dad wants him to do. Paul takes a camping trip with the grandfather he's just met and discovers what lies behind the man's erratic behavior. Ryan has some surprising questions when he interviews his prospective stepfather for the job. In a compellingly honest collection of stories, multiple-award-winning author Avi introduces seven boys--boys with fathers at home and boys whose fathers have left, boys who spend most of their time with their grandfathers and boys who would rather spend time with anyone but the men in their lives. By turns heartbreaking, hopeful, and funny, the stories show us boys seeking acceptance, guidance, or just someone to look up to. Each one shines a different light on the question "What is the most important thing a father can do for his son?"

Read by Todd Haberkorn.

Directed by Brian Packard.

Compact discs.

Luke sees the ghost of his father but can't figure out what Dad wants him to do. Paul takes a camping trip with the grandfather he's just met and discovers what lies behind the man's erratic behavior. Ryan has some surprising questions when he interviews his prospective stepfather for the job. In a compellingly honest collection of stories, multiple-award-winning author Avi introduces seven boys; boys with fathers at home and boys whose fathers have left, boys who spend most of their time with their grandfathers and boys who would rather spend time with anyone but the men in their lives. By turns heartbreaking, hopeful, and funny, the stories show us boys seeking acceptance, guidance, or just someone to look up to. Each one shines a different light on the question 'What is the most important thing a father can do for his son?'

Middle grade.

Dream catcher -- Kitchen table -- Beat up -- The Amalfi duo -- Going home -- Departed -- Tighty-whities or boxers?

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