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Down the Memory Hole
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Down the Memory Hole (2005) (edit title/settings)

by Bonnie Turner (Author) (edit contributors)

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His summer vacation is ruined when twelve-year-old Buzz Collins is forced to share his room and emotional space with his grandfather, who has Alzheimer's disease, and his parents forbid him to associate with his best friend, Mitch. The thought of giving up his friendship is heartbreaking ... read more

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His summer vacation is ruined when twelve-year-old Buzz Collins is forced to share his room and emotional space with his grandfather, who has Alzheimer's disease, and his parents forbid him to associate with his best friend, Mitch. The thought of giving up his friendship is heartbreaking... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

His summer vacation is ruined when twelve-year-old Buzz Collins is forced to share his room and emotional space with his grandfather, who has Alzheimer's disease, and his parents forbid him to associate with his best friend, Mitch. The thought of giving up his friendship is heartbreaking enough. But how he relate to someone who forgets his grandson's name, wears adult diapers, and thinks dog biscuits are people cookies someone who could die in the night and scare Buzz right out of puberty. Buzz thinks Alzheimer's is caused by a traumatic event, such as the train accident that killed Grandpa's brother Barkley. When Grandpa's mind wanders and he mistakes Buzz for Barkley, Buzz assumes the role of his great uncle, and in the process he di
velops compassion and appreciation for his grandfather. The situation turns deadly when Buzz and Mitch - whose friendship Buzz refuses to end - attempt to cure Grandpa of Alzheimer's disease by recreating the train accident on a hot summer day. (Ages 9-12+) Readers who enjoyed the movie "Stand By Me" will enjoy this coming-of-age novel.

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I learned the hard way that life doesn't always turn out the way we plan.

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  1. Bonnie Turner (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Lulu.com
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 1411623169
Page Count: 146

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Reading Level: Young Adults

Ages twelve and up

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