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The Mailbox

by Audrey Shafer

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ISBN13: 9780385733441
ISBN10: 0385733445
Condition: Standard
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Vernon Culligan had been dead to the town of Draydon, Virginia, so long that when the crusty Vietnam vet finally died, only one person noticed. Twelve-year-old Gabe grew up in the foster care system until a social worker located his Uncle Vernon two years before. When he comes home to discover that his uncle has died of a heart attack, he's terrifed of going back into the system--so he tells no one. The next day, he discovers a strange note in his mailbox: I HAVE A SECRET. DO NOT BE AFRAID. And his uncle's body is gone.

Thus begins a unique correspondence destined to save the two people that depended on Vernon for everything. Through flashbacks, we learn about Gabe and Vernon's relationship, and how finding each other saved them both from lives of suffering. But eventually, Vernon's death will be discovered, and how will Gabe and the mystery note writer learn to move forward? THE MAILBOX is not a story about death--though it begins with a death. It's also not a story about Vietnam vets, although the author works with Vietnam veterans and wrote this novel, in part, to illuminate their sacrifices and suffering. THE MAILBOX is a story about connections--about how two people in need can save each other.

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When his Vietnam veteran uncle dies of a heart attack, 12-year-old Gabe tells no one because he fears that he will once again become a foster child. The next day he discovers a strange note in his mailbox: "I have a secret. Do not be afraid."When his Vietnam veteran uncle dies of a heart attack, 12-year-old Gabe tells no one because he fears that he will once again become a foster child. The next day he discovers a strange note in his mailbox: "I have a secret. Do not be afraid."
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About the Author

Audrey Shafer lives in California and works as an anesthesiologist at a Veterans Hospital. The author lives in Mountain View, CA.
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codoh1, July 6, 2010 (view all comments by codoh1)
Okay, i thought the book was really good i had to read it for school...but what i dnt get is at the end when Mr.Smith on the letter put that name. Am i thinking just beyond what i am supposed to because I'm not sure it there's a different meaning...or is that just Mr.Smith's real name. Just really confused that's it :)
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susie.ross, February 8, 2009 (view all comments by susie.ross)
I read this book since it is on the Virginia's Reader's Choice list for middle school. I was sucked in at the beginning and finished it in that sitting. I was crying long before the end of the book. I live in Roanoke, Virginia, and for our students to have a book that mentioned their town, and places that they kno--I can't even begin to tell you what an impact that has made. I share the title with everyone that I know, young and old. The students are telling all of their friends about the book, and it is constantly off the shelf in the library. In fact, I had to buy it so that I could read it. Very MOVING--for any audience. My husband who works with veterans every day at the Salem VA Hospital is reading it now.

How did Ms. Shafer, ever find this area of the country for her setting?
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780385733441
Author:
Shafer, Audrey
Publisher:
Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Author:
Audrey Shafer
Subject:
Foster home care
Subject:
Family - Orphans & Foster Homes
Subject:
Uncles
Subject:
Social Issues - General
Subject:
General Juvenile Fiction
Copyright:
2006
Publication Date:
20061010
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
8.42x5.82x.74 in. .73 lbs.
Age Level:
08-12
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"Synopsis" by , When his Vietnam veteran uncle dies of a heart attack, 12-year-old Gabe tells no one because he fears that he will once again become a foster child. The next day he discovers a strange note in his mailbox: "I have a secret. Do not be afraid."When his Vietnam veteran uncle dies of a heart attack, 12-year-old Gabe tells no one because he fears that he will once again become a foster child. The next day he discovers a strange note in his mailbox: "I have a secret. Do not be afraid."
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