Trudy
by Jessica Lee Anderson
A look at Alzheimer’s from one young girl’s perspective.
Trudy's having a hard time at school: math class isn't going so well,
and her best friend—the one she pinky-swore she would always be friends
with—has found a new group to hang out with. To top things off, her
parents are old—really old—and while she loves them with all her heart,
she dislikes it when other people mistake them for her grandparents.
Trudy's Pop starts acting strangely, and Trudy and her Ma can't figure
out what the problem is. When he forgets to pick Trudy up from school
and starts to put groceries away in the wrong place, they decide to
take him to the doctor. Once Trudy's Pop has been diagnosed with
Alzheimer's, Trudy and her mother are faced with some tough decisions.
First time children’s author Jessica Lee Anderson captures one young
girl’s transition into middle school—and her growing awareness of
changes in her life.
Author's Bio:Jessica Anderson is a graduate of the Hollins MFA program for
Children’s Writing. She lives with her husband near Austin, Texas.Trudy
is her first book.
Awards:Winner of the Milkweed Prize for Children’s Literature
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