Novel,  Penguin, 1984, 244 Pages

Winner of the Canadian Library Association Children’s Book Award and the Ruth Schwartz Award

Jeremy is not having a good summer. His best friends have moved away, and he has to stay at the cottage with only his little sister and Aunt Margery. His parents have remained in the city so his father can have an operation.

When Jeremy finally sees him again, he finds out that his father has cancer and isn't going to get better. Suddenly, everything is different. Then Jeremy finds an unlikely friend in Tess, who knows what it's like to lose someone. As his friendship with her grows, through good times and bad, Jeremy discovers that his father has left him something that will live forever ...

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taslima said:

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May 13, 2012
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Meg said:

I couldn’t help but writing my comment on this book here. This is such an awesome book. I really like this book. Among all, I was so impressed by the friendship between Jeremy and Tess. One of my favorite scenes is where Jeremy comes right out and acts as a friend of Tess in front of his classmates. I tried to read this book when I was 12 but I couldn’t as at that time I had just started learning English. (I wonder if this novel is translated to my native tongue, Japanese.) At long last, I actually got to read this magnificent book in my early 20s. I have read it again and again since then, even this is considered to be a children’s book, it doesn’t matter, a good book is good for everyone, there’s no reason for adults to stay away from this. I would definitely have my kids (if I have any in my future) read this book. Thank you very much Ms.Jean Little, for writing such soothing, heart warming story. This really enriches your inside. Meg from Tokyo

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June 14, 2011
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Kristen Stewart said:

	Even though I happen to be an actor, doesn't mean we don't read. My friend Angie has been bugging me to read this book and I have been touched by this magnificent book. It was really emotional when Jeremy's father passed away. Anyhow, I just want to say to the author that you did an amazing job on this book. With love, Kristen
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March 31, 2011
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Bogdan Rudyuk said:

	I came to Canada about 4 years ago, this is a first book i actually have read in (English). I really enjoyed reading it, and i also did a school project based on this book. Delightful novel, i would definitely give this book to my kids in the future to read. Thank you Jean.L and god bless you. Saskatoon,SK
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October 11, 2010
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Rebecca said:

	i am reading this book for my book report and its so sad when they find out there dad dies! but other than that the book is amazing and i would read it a million times
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June 09, 2010
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I said:

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March 06, 2010
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I said:

	I love Jean Little!!! Im trying to read all her books that are in my school! I know for sure that I read all her Dear Canada books and they're all great! Mama's Going to Buy You a Mockingbird is my third ordinary book from Jean! I also read Dancing Through the Snow and Willow and Twig! THEY ARE AWESOME BOOKS! Im in love with reading and so put a book infornt of me and I'll start reading!
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March 06, 2010
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leanne said:

	it think jeremy's 12.
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November 06, 2009
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Angel said:

	how old is Jeremy? is he 12?
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October 01, 2009
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bluesclues / magenta said:

	Hi Jean Little We really love your book i cant believe that it got that rating there poopoos and just to say we love you soooooooooooooooooooooo much we want to marry you your soooooooooooooooo great
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June 04, 2009
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Maghen said:

	i luv it
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May 31, 2009
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Maghen said:

	it is great
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May 31, 2009
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Maghen said:

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annette said:

	i am just wondering why she chose this name for her novel.
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March 31, 2009
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Sydney said:

	I am doing a school project on this book and need a picture of sarah. I google seached but could not find one.
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February 23, 2009
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Chloe Marie Aguilar said:

	I really really really LOVE this BOOK
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February 11, 2009
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