Touchell, Dianne Sticky Notes, 210 pages. Delacorte Press, 2018. $17. Language: PG (6
swears, 0 “f”); Mature Content: PG; Violence: PG.
Foster Sumner is ten years old. He likes all the things that a ten year old
might like, including toy soldiers, tadpole hunting and the beach. However, Dad is forgetting things. He is forgetting the stories that have always
been so important to them both. Foster
doesn’t know it, but Dad’s struggle with Alzheimers has just begun.
Having personal experience with one who went through the
devastating effects of Alzheimers, I found the book to be spot on. The struggle with the disease, as well as the
emotional, and physical cost for the caretakers is very real. This book would be very valuable to students
whose parent, or grandparent has been diagnosed with a memory issue. Sumner’s
actions and reactions get to the heart of a ten year old watching a loved one
lose their sense of identity. The story
includes unprovoked anger, inaccurate accusations, and arguments based on
imagination. Inappropriate words or
conversations can seemingly come out of nowhere with Alzheimers. There is also one bloody scene in the
book. Touchell mixes home life and
scenes at school in a believable way.
EL, MS – ADVISABLE . Reviewer: KG
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