as Close the Moon

As Close as the Moon, by Patrick McGrail, is a touching and heartwarming tale of a young boy who must bid his father goodbye as he prepares to leave for deployment to Iraq.Young Hollis and his father have a special connection. Challenged by distance and fear of the unknown, they call upon the moon as their secret source of communication.A story of sacrifice, hopes, and dreams, you're bound to see the next full moon in a whole new light. And, if you listen carefully, you might just hear a message from someone far, far away.A touching, inspiring story that testifies to the heartache experienced by families involved in so many different situations and to the strong bonds that connect them, no matter where they are.--Anne RondepierreTrumbull, Connecticut