Most Important Thing

One of the most beloved writers of our time presents seven short stories exploring the vital ties between fathers and sons.
Luke sees the ghost of his father but can’t figure out what Dad wants him to do. Paul takes a camping trip with the grandfather he’s just met and discovers what lies behind the man’s erratic behaviour. Ryan has some surprising questions when he interviews his prospective stepfather for the job. In a compellingly honest collection of stories, multiple-award-winning author Avi introduces seven boys – boys with fathers at home and boys whose fathers have left, boys who spend most of their time with their grandfathers and boys who would rather spend time with anyone but the men in their lives. By turns heartbreaking, hopeful and funny, the stories show us boys seeking acceptance, guidance, or just someone to look up to. Each one shines a different light on the question “What is the most important thing a father can do for his son?”

Unul dintre cei mai iubiti scriitori ai timpului nostru prezinta sapte nuvele care exploreaza legaturile vitale dintre tati si fii. Luke vede fantoma tatalui sau, dar nu isi da seama ce vrea tata sa faca. Paul face o excursie de camping cu bunicul pe care tocmai l-a cunoscut si descopera ce se ascunde in spatele comportamentului neregulat al omului.