Title The truth of me : about a boy, his grandmother, and a very good dog / Patricia MacLachlan.

Robbie’s musician parents are spending the summer touring, so he gets to spend the summer with his two best friends--his grandmother Maddy and dog Ellie. Maddy has a special gift where wild animals come right up to her. She tells stories of eating corn bread with a bear, both of them sitting on a log. Could this be true? Robbie gets the chance to find out when he and Maddy go camping one night. Throughout the summer, Robbie learns a lot about himself and his “truths”. This gentle read is recommended for grades 3-5. (mm)