Budge Wilson The Charmer
...tion he may find himself in. He uses his sense of humour and charm to manipulate his family and friends. Zack has a way of making those around him feel special, and uses this quality to his advantage. His sister, Winnifred, washes his bike and fetches his baseball glove just ... A heart-tugging story that revolves around sibling rivalry and parental response, "The Charmer" will captivate students moving from childhood to adolescence as they strive to learn the true meaning of familial love, loss, and learning from past experiences. More than that, like Munro's "Forgiveness in Families," the story delves into issues such as exploitation of loved ones and the value and place of forgiveness - including an exploration of the biblical parable of the prodigal son. As young Winnifred, the first-person narrator o...