Brother is a sensitive kid growing up on a ranch in Eastern Oregon with his dad and four older brothers. Their mom lives in Italy, estranged from her husband and kids.
Dad commands an Army reserve unit that is called up for Iraq, taking with it many of the young men in their part of the state. Brother has to "toughen up" to help Grandpa keep the ranch going. He takes his job very seriously, wanting the ranch to remain just as dad left it, in good hands, including his own. But circumstances and people change and Brother learns to go with the flow. He hopes that whatever he does, his hard work will ensure his dad's safe return.
But life rarely goes according to plan and crises arise.
This book will be of interest to middle school young people, particularly boys who are considering what it means to grow up when parents leave for temporary duty in the military.
(Published by Random House, 2009).
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Thanks for mentioning my book, Kaye. I've read your newsletter for ages, so it's a real treat to finally be a part of Grandma's Book Letter.
I'm a local writer, and I love to do school visits. If any of your readers are interested in that for their school or a family literacy night for their library, they can reach me through my website www.rosanneparry.com. Thanks!
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