Description
A dazzling journey through memories past gives one girl the chance to save her grandfather-as long as she can find him in time. A graphic novel perfect for fans of Pashmina and Anya's Ghost.
Cassi loves spending time with her grandfather. His games, songs, and stories have always brought her endless joy. This visit with him, though, is different- Grandpa seems to be losing track of things, including everything from the stories they're sharing to who Cassi herself is. So when he goes missing after wandering off from his own backyard, Cassi knows she has to figure out where he's gone.
What she discovers is a world filled with memories, none of them her own. As she leaps from one memory to the next, she knows she's getting closer and closer to finding her grandfather-but only if she can make sure he doesn't slip away forever.
Review
This is a touching, whimsical graphic novel that explores the delicate situation of having a family member living with dementia.
When Cassi realises that Grandpa doesn’t always live in the moment, she asks her Grandma if he still remembers her. Grandma explains that sometimes Grandpa’s mind goes to a time gone by. Then Cassi has the magical opportunity to time slip into Grandpa’s past and help right an accident that happened when he was only a boy.
This is a delightful time travel adventure that highlights the need to live in the now and that memories, while they sometimes fade, are important in all of our lives. This is a terrific graphic novel, that is best suited to readers aged from 9 to 12 years.
