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Savannah's Sunflowers: A story about life, love, and loss
Contributor(s): Montini-Mosca, Gina (Author), Wilkie, Sarah T. (Author)
ISBN: 1597132039     ISBN-13: 9781597132039
Publisher: Goose River Press
OUR PRICE:   $15.15  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: May 2019
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BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Death, Grief, Bereavement
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship
Physical Information: 0.12" H x 11" W x 8.5" (0.38 lbs) 46 pages
Themes:
- Topical - Death/Dying
- Topical - Friendship
 
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Publisher Description:

Two young friends, Carly and Savannah, experience the fullness of life by exploring nature on Snow Pond and celebrating friendship by creating a friendship garden. Unfortunately, tragedy occurs when young Savannah is diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer. As the seasons turn, Savannah experiences the winter of her life. Carly attempts to comprehend death and support her dying friend. When Savannah dies, Carly and her mom search for Savannah's spirit and become aware of many signs of her presence. Carly connects with Savannah 's spirit and finds a way to cope with her grief and honor her friend when she discovers a wonderful miracle- a special gift which can be re-seeded each year.

Contributor Bio(s): Montini-Mosca, Gina: - Gina Montini Mosca LCSW, ACHP-SW is a Hospice and Palliative Social Worker. She has over 30 years of professional experience in the Medical Social Work field. A Master's prepared clinician, she has supported individuals and families facing End-of-Life challenges in hospitals, community cancer centers, extended care facilities and community- based Hospice and Palliative Care programs. Gina has worked extensively with families and has facilitated Tender Living Care support groups for children with critically ill family members as well as HEALS (Hospice Expressive Arts Loss Support) bereavement groups. An avid nature lover, she helped her four bereaved children through the grieving process by immersion in the great outdoors and fostering a spiritual connection to all living things. She lives in central Maine with her husband and four children. 100 Percent of the Author's proceeds will be donated to the Maine Children's Cancer Program to assist children affected by cancer.