River Boy |
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| Author:
| Bowler, Tim |
| Series title: | Rollercoasters Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-832637-3 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2006 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $22.95 |
Book Description:
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Grandpa is dying. He can barely move his hands anymore, but stubborn as ever, refuses to stay in hospital. He's determined to finish his last painting, 'River Boy', before he goes. A poignant story that explores the subject of grief and loss in an accessible and affecting way.Themes: grief, bereavement, testing physical limits, artistic challengeTeaching Focus:* Language rich in metaphor and other rhetorical devices* Strong characterization and sensitive portrayal of relationships*...
More DescriptionGrandpa is dying. He can barely move his hands anymore, but stubborn as ever, refuses to stay in hospital. He's determined to finish his last painting, 'River Boy', before he goes. A poignant story that explores the subject of grief and loss in an accessible and affecting way.Themes: grief, bereavement, testing physical limits, artistic challengeTeaching Focus:* Language rich in metaphor and other rhetorical devices* Strong characterization and sensitive portrayal of relationships* Creation of mood and setting through descriptive language* Key images woven through the narrative and plotRecommended for students in Years 8 and 9