Rachel has not always had an easy relationship with her grandfather, but in his last months Rachel spends more time with Grandad Izzy. The family's grief is expressed and memories of Izzy are shared.

Heartwarming story of the relationship between a young girl, Rachel, and her dying grandfather. ( )

Intelligent coming-of-age novel about a wise, spunky (though she doesn't realize it) fifteen-year-old girl and her relationship with her seemingly indomitable grandfather. ( )