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  • 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

    • The Most Important thing: Stories about Sons, Fathers, and Grandfathers by Avi

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    Author:
    Avi
    Binding:
    Hardcover
    Book Type:
    Fiction
    Grade Content:
    5
    Lexile:
    560
    Accelerated Reading Level:
    3.9
    Subject:
    ELA
    Copyright:
    2016

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    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

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    Author Avi
    Binding Hardcover
    Book Type Fiction
    Grade Content 5
    Lexile 560
    Accelerated Reading Level 3.9
    Subject ELA
    Copyright 2016

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