I found this book to be a really good read. It is written well for the younger readers. Although, the subject matter that this book deals with is better read for the mature young audience or at least read as a family book. This way parents can help explain death. Personally, I don't really believe in an afterlife other than heaven. So, depending on your religion and beliefs, you will have to explain about the afterlife. Some do believe in "sight".

I liked Libby a lot. She was so open and willing to accept the gift of "sight". She didn't question the fact that she could see and communicate with her dead grandpa. They had good conversations. I felt like I really got to know Libby and her family. What I did like the most is that this book featured Libby as the one to help heal her father and so him it is ok to be sad but also to rejoice in his memories of his father. Never That Far is a charming, sweet read. ( )