Trudy

by Jessica Lee Anderson

Book Overview

Trudy's parents are older than other kids' parents. As she enters middle school, Ma and Pop are in their sixties and seventies--so old, in fact, that most people mistake them for her grandparents. As if that isn't complicated enough, Trudy's also having a hard time at school. Math class isn't going so well, and Ashley--who she pinky-swore she would always be best friends with--has ditched her for a new crowd. Life at Benavidez Middle School...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1571316590
• ISBN13: 9781571316592
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: Milkweed Editions
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 8

Customer Reviews

Trudy

A thoughtful first novel about a young girl who has problems at school and is also coping with elderly parents, one of whom develops altzheimers. Good material for PHSE in school - and chapters can be isolated to discuss different issues. A favourite read with mature 5th grade girls.

Wonderful family story!

I bought this book for my daughter since her grandmother has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. She and I both read Trudy together and fell in love with the story-especially the main character. I felt that the portrayal of Alzheimer's was accurate and honest. I'd definitely recommend Trudy to children and adults who are dealing with illness or who are looking for a beautiful written story.