Two young friends, Carly and Savannah, experience the fullness of life by exploring nature on Snow Pond and celebrating friendship by creating a friendship garden. Unfortunately, tragedy occurs when young Savannah is diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer. As the seasons turn, Savannah experiences the winter of her life. Carly attempts to comprehend death and support her dying friend. When Savannah dies, Carly and her mom search for Savannah's spirit and become aware of many signs of her presence. Carly connects with Savannah 's spirit and finds a way to cope with her grief and honor her friend when she discovers a wonderful miracle- a special gift which can be re-seeded each year.
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Zielgruppe
Für Kinder
US School Grade: From First Grade to Sixth Grade, Interest Age: From 5 to 12 years
Produkt-Hinweis
Fadenheftung
Gewebe-Einband
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Maße
Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 279 mm
Dicke: 6 mm
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ISBN-13
978-1-59713-227-5 (9781597132275)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Gina Montini Mosca LCSW, ACHP-SW is a Hospice and Palliative Social Worker. She has over 30 years of professional experience in the Medical Social Work field. A Master's prepared clinician, she has supported individuals and families facing End-of-Life challenges in hospitals, community cancer centers, extended care facilities and community- based Hospice and Palliative Care programs. Gina has worked extensively with families and has facilitated Tender Living Care support groups for children with critically ill family members as well as HEALS (Hospice Expressive Arts Loss Support) bereavement groups. An avid nature lover, she helped her four bereaved children through the grieving process by immersion in the great outdoors and fostering a spiritual connection to all living things. She lives in central Maine with her husband and four children. 100 Percent of the Author's proceeds will be donated to the Maine Children's Cancer Program to assist children affected by cancer.
