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When Carol's family relocates her grandfather to an assisted‑living facility, she is reluctant to spend another summer in the desert town. As the days pass, she discovers that his tales—about childhood adventures, the buzzing of bees, and the rhythms of New Mexico—hold clues to his fading memories and a deeper bond between them. The book follows Carol’s journey from indifference to appreciation, exploring the joys of storytelling, the challenges of cognitive decline, and the simple beauty of family connections.
Rich in themes of aging, memory, and the power of oral tradition, *Hour of the Bees* invites young readers to witness how stories can heal and bring families closer together, even when life takes unexpected turns.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Lindsay Eagar
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