Wilfried Gordon Mcdonald Partirdge
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In this very special story, Wilfrid Gordon helps his 96-year-old friend, Miss Nancy, regain some of her memories. Beloved Australian author Mem Fox wrote Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge in the hope of bringing children and the elderly together and it remains a modern-day classic, used in homes, classrooms and even training sessions for volunteers who work with the elderly.
Juvenile Fiction / Family
Juvenile Fiction / Health & Daily Living / Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries
Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship
About this Author
Mem Fox was born in Melbourne but spent much of her early life in Zimbabwe. She returned to Australia in 1970 and lives in the Adelaide foothills with her husband and daughter. Julie Vivas trained at the National Art School in Sydney, first undertaking a course in interior design and later switching to film animation. From 1969 to 1973 she lived in Spain. She currently lives in Australia, near the Harbor.
Reviews
"For a topic often spoken of in euphemism, the author has displayed warmth, wit and dignity without being sappy. The spongeable cover and dreamy watercolors complement this uplifting tale." -- The Los Angeles Times
"The illustrations splashy, slightly hazy watercolors in rosy pastels contrast the boy's fidgety energy with his friends' slow, careful movements and capture the story's warmth and sentiment." -- School Library Journal
"A wonderful tale that celebrates both the exuberance of childhood and the dignity of old age." -- Boston Sunday Globe
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