 First edition | |
| Author | Barbara Park |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Graduation of Jake Moon |
| Illustrator | Paul Colin |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Teaching kids about Alzheimer's |
| Published | 2000, Atheneum Books |
| Pages | 128 |
| ISBN | 978-0-689-83912-2 |
The Graduation of Jake Moon is a children's book that was written by Barbara Park and published in 2000. It is appropriate reading material for children aged between 9 and 12.
This novel is all about Jake Moon's changing relationship with his grandfather. This was someone he loved for so many years, and enjoyed spending time with. But now Skelly—the grandfather—has Alzheimer's disease and everything has changed for Jake. Indeed, it is now like Jake is the adult and Skelly is the kid. More than that, it seems like caring for his grandfather has been very much left up to him and that puts an increased burden on his own life.
One day though, Jake has had enough and he rebels. The unthinkable happens and now the question is, has Jake left it too late? Can he still show his grandfather how much he means to him? The story reveals the answer. [1]
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