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Title
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And Peter Said Goodbye |
| Author |
Liz Farrington |
| Release
Year |
1993 |
| Reviewed by |
Meridith Herman |
| Review Date |
2008 |
| Type of Book |
Fiction |
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Death of
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Grandparent |
| Type of Death |
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| Target Age |
Young Children (5-8) |
Summary
A young boy has lost his grandfather and his parents leave him
at home in Connecticut while they go to California for the funeral.
Peter wishes he could have gone but his parents feel like he is
too young. He has no focus at school and can't help but cry so after
school he goes to the woods where his grandpa used to fish. It is
there he encounters Mrs. Murgatroyd who has magical paints that
enable him to paint a robot that can take him across the country
to the funeral. There he is able to say goodbye and find his own
way of accepting his loss.
Quotes
General Themes
Saying Good-bye
What the Reviewer Liked
I like the magical fantasy land that is created in the boy's mind.
And how that enables him to move past his hurt of not being taken
to the funeral and to become a comfort to him after his loss.
Writing Style
Author Qualifications
The author is an art and play therapist and has worked with children
for more than 25 years.
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