About This Book
In JoAnn Bren Guernsey's 'Journey to Almost There,' young Alison takes extraordinary measures to keep her grandfather out of a nursing home. She decides to drive him from Minnesota all the way to Massachusetts, where her estranged artist father lives, hoping for a family reunion and a new home for her grandfather. This chapter book explores themes of family loyalty, resilience, and the complexities of intergenerational relationships. It's a poignant story about a child's determination and the emotional challenges of navigating family estrangement and an aging loved one's care. Parents will appreciate the gentle handling of difficult topics and the strong, proactive protagonist.
To prevent her grandfather's going to a nursing home, Alison drives him from Minnesota to Massachusetts, where her estranged artist father lives.
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Discussion Prompts
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Why do you think Alison felt it was so important to keep her grandfather out of a nursing home?
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What challenges did Alison and her grandfather face on their road trip, and how did they overcome them?
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How do you think Alison felt about her estranged father, and how did her feelings change during the journey?
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What does this story teach us about family, even when things are complicated?
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If you were Alison, what would be the hardest part of this journey?
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