Robbie and his dog, Ellie, spend the summer at his grandmother Maddy's house, where Robbie learns many things about his emotionally distant parents and himself.
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)