Summary

A young girl fantasizes about being a skywriter so that she could say goodbye to her uncle who is in the hospital. In reality she is traveling with her mother to visit him and say goodbye.

Quotes

"Above her, stars would glimmer. Across the face of the moon, she'd write in silver letters: 'I love you' and then: 'I'll see you in my dreams.' She was not a skywriter. She was just a little kid."

General Themes

Saying goodbye

What the Reviewer Liked

The book does a good job demonstrating how hard and scary it might be to say goodbye to someone. The atmosphere of a hospital can be intimidating and frightening to a child under any circumstances, even more so in this type of situation. The book is able to show how important that event can be. And even if the loved one is unaware of your presence you will know that you were there and had that opportunity.

Writing Style

Author Qualifications

She is the author of numerous books, notably "Like Jake and Me" a Newbery Honor book.

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