The Great Henry Hopendower

From School Library Journal K-Gr 2—A young aspiring magician reflects upon lessons learned from his grandfather. Henry puts on a red checked suit, grabs a vintage brown leather suitcase, and heads to the backyard to assemble an audience of stuffed animals and curious squirrels. As the tousled-haired, freckle-faced boy prepares for his magic show, he reminisces about time spent with his beloved mentor. Henry fondly remembers his grandpa's outstanding coin tricks, the smell of his "magic-scented water" aftershave, and his tasty, gravity-defying "leaning tower of pancakes." When his own attempt at magic flops, he finds solace and creative inspiration in Grandpa's sage advice: "To be a magician, you have to notice that magic is everywhere." In Hocking's watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil illustrations, Henry's recollections appear in sepia tones, capturing the warm, loving intergenerational relationship. In a particularly moving scene, the little boy and his mother, holding hands, stand in Grandpa's empty house. VERDICT Probably best shared one-one-one, but Henry's resilience could spark a discussion about loss and keeping memories alive.—Linda Ludke, London Public Library, Ont. Review

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