The Lost Boy’s Gift
The Lost Boy’s Gift by Kimberly Willis Holt is an illustrated middle-grade novel published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR) on April 30, 2019. This 224-page book delves into themes of divorce, acceptance, and the significance of noticing the world around us. Nine-year-old Daniel faces the challenges of moving across the county with his mother after his parents’ divorce, leaving behind his familiar life and carrying a suitcase filled with anger.
As Daniel settles into While-a-Way Lane, he encounters a cast of unique neighbors, including the Lemonade Girl and a hopscotching mailman. Through his interactions, especially with Tilda Butter, who possesses the gift of observation, Daniel begins to navigate his new environment. The narrative explores family dynamics, the impact of divorce, and the friendships that can blossom in unexpected places, making it a thoughtful read for young audiences interested in stories about country life and sibling relationships.
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Kimberly Willis Holt explores themes of divorce, acceptance, intergenerational friendship, and the power that comes with noticing in The Lost Boy’s Gift, an insightful middle-grade novel.
There are places where you want to go and places where you want to leave. There are also places where you want to stay.
Nine-year-old Daniel must move across the county with his mom after his parents’ divorce. He’s leaving behind his whole life—everything—and he’s taking a suitcase of anger with him. But Daniel is in for a surprise when he settles into While-a-Way Lane and meets his new neighbors—the Lemonade Girl, the hopscotching mailman, the tiny creatures, and especially Tilda Butter. Tilda knows how to look and listen closely, and it’s that gift that helps Daniel find his way in that curious placed called While-a-Way Lane.
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