The Magic Ticket -- David Hicks

When his beloved sister dies and his parents are too grief-stricken to attend to him, a little boy must figure out on his own how to process what has happened. When he visits his local library and a kind librarian hands him a "magic ticket," he finds an unexpected sanctuary in the world of books. Could reading be the gateway to understanding, and coping with, such a devastating loss? <p/> Author David Hicks and illustrator Kateri Kramer have created a tender and moving tale of loss, grief, and the healing power of storytelling, "a love letter to story, to books, and to libraries as a space to nourish both mind and heart" (Maria Mayo, Anythink Libraries). Recommended for ages six and seven, and for grown-ups everywhere whose childhoods, like that of the author, were forever changed by the death of a loved one.<br><br><b>Author:</b> David Hicks<br><b>Publisher:</b> Fulcrum Publishing<br><b>Published:</b> 07/16/2024<br><b>Pages:</b> 32<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.40lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 11.40h x 8.60w x 0.10d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781682754559<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>llustrating and designing professionally for six years, Kateri eventually paired that with a love for writing four years ago. She earned an MFA from the Mile High MFA at Regis University and has had numerous essays published. She is a regular contributor for The Rumpus where she illustrates the Sketch Book Reviews Series. David is the author of the debut nov