Everything you need to understand or teach The Guncle by Steven Rowley.
The Guncle is a contemporary novel that follows Patrick O’Hara as he agrees to take in the children of his former best friend after she passes away. Through many misunderstandings, awkward understandings, and Patrick’s own struggles, he learns how to balance responsibility and emotional support with fun as he encourages the children to build new memories to move past their mother’s death. The novel explores themes of grief, responsibility, and family.