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Boy, the Cloud and the Very Tall Tale, The
Heather Smith
Illustrator: Alexandra Finkeldey
Ages: 12+
Published: 2023
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
ISBN: 978-1-4598-3603-7
Keywords: Grieving process, friendship, families, brothers and sisters, Canada, Newfoundland
Ewan's mother died when he was seven; his father disappeared two years later. Now 11, the formerly timid boy determines to find his dad. Black-and-white illustrations.