I can't even imagine how difficult it must be to lose a parent as a child, but this gem of a sory shows one way in which a child copes with his father's death. Children are more resilient than we think, but they need coping mechanisms for grief the same way that adults do. The miraculous return of Slog's dad seems impossible to adults, but maybe the hidden magic of the world made this possible so that Slog could have closure. ( )

I miss the David Almond from the good old days. ( )

I miss the David Almond from the good old days. ( )

Not as effective a collaboration as this author and illustrator have with The Savage, but a poignant and emotionally powerful story nonetheless. ( )