A boy grieves his father's death. A week after his funeral he opens an envelope from his dad, which contains a treasure map through the woods they would explore together. As the boy follows the map, he encounters many creatures he and his dad would admire. The treasure is so, so special.
Ironically, Jerry Pinkney, the illustrator, died before he completed the illustrations. His son, Brian, finished the illustrations. Once you read the story, you will understand the irony.
I loved this book. The writing, the story . ..and also it features African Americans in a regular setting with a normal plot.
**Highly, highly recommend.
Discuss/consideration: The boy senses his father next to him and feels his hand on his shoulder even though his father is no longer alive. The author portrays that our loved ones communicate with us even after they die.
-Borrowed from the library.
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