This is a book I basically chose at random for a personal challenge, as I needed a quick read with the word 'winter' in the title. No matter the reason for my choice, I am now so glad to have found this through the library.

Published in 1999, this fictional YA novel is still relevant and can easily be read in one sitting. It is told from the point of view of an 11 year old boy and it was refreshing to have the wording match the level one would expect from a preteen. The theme centers around a boy trying to come to terms with his grandfather developing symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. It isn't necessarily a cheerful story but the well developed characters draws the reader in. The book would be appropriate for young adults, especially those grappling with a similar situation within their own family. ( )