Sticky Notes

By Dianne Touchell

A boy must remember for his family as Alzheimer's erases his father's stories.

3.6/5 Goodreads · 164 ratings

224 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Ten-year-old Foster cherishes his father's stories, but Alzheimer's is stealing them away. As sticky notes fill their home, Foster faces the challenge of remembering for both of them. With his father's memory fading, Foster must navigate the heartache and find strength in love and family. Can he hold onto the stories that define them, or will they slip away forever? This poignant tale explores the bonds that endure even as memories fade, offering a heartfelt glimpse into a family's struggle against a life-altering illness.

From the publisher

For fans of The Thing About Jellyfish, a touching story about the power of love and family in the face of a parent’s early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Ten-year-old Foster has always loved listening to his dad’s stories. But lately, Dad’s memory hasn’t been so great, and Mom’s placed sticky notes around the house to help him. As Dad’s condition worsens, it’s Foster who will need to look deep into his heart and remember for them both. Sticky Notes is a touching story about the power of love and family in the face of a parent’s Alzheimer’s disease, and a moving reminder of the ways in which the hardest circumstances can pull us closer together. “Heartwarming, heartbreaking, and honest. . . . A great family read.” –The Monitor “Heartbreakingly realistic.” –SLJ “Touchell presents honest, believable characters in this heart-wrenching account of one family’s attempt to cope with an unexpected life-altering event.” –The Bulletin

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