Six Pieces of Forever: Love Infinite, the Final Gift from Grampy Rick.

Walter's world is shaken when his beloved grandfather, Grampy Rick, dies. The man who was his anchor, storyteller, and compass is suddenly gone, leaving Walter lost in grief. But Grampy has left behind something unexpected. Inside a small wooden box are six simple objects, each tied to a riddle and a memory. Together they form six pieces of forever, a gift meant to guide Walter on a journey of healing, courage, and discovery.

As Walter works through each puzzle, he learns that grief is not about forgetting but about remembering in new ways. Along the path, he meets mentors with wisdom to share, rivals who test him, and friends who stand by his side. Each object reveals a lesson about strength, love, and the power of connection. What begins as a boy's search for answers becomes an adventure that changes how he sees his grandfather, himself, and the world around him.

Six Pieces of Forever is a moving coming-of-age story for readers aged 10 to 14. Blending mystery, friendship, and emotional honesty, it invites young readers to reflect on their own experiences of love and loss. With lyrical yet accessible language, it opens doors to conversations about resilience, memory, and the enduring bonds between generations.

Perfect for classrooms, family reading, or quiet reflection, this book reminds us that the people we love are never truly gone. Their stories and values remain, shaping us long after they have passed. At its heart, this is a story of love, loss, and the truths we carry forward.

Tim Brodie is a Canadian author, counsellor, and storyteller whose work explores the healing power of connection. His writing is inspired by more than two decades of walking beside veterans, first responders, and community members as they faced trauma, grief, and the search for meaning. These experiences have given him a deep respect for the resilience of the human spirit and the way stories can carry wisdom across generations.Tim's children's books, Puzzle Pieces in the Park and On the Day You Were Born, introduce young readers to lessons of self-acceptance and wonder, inspired by his close friendship with Rick Carson, author of the international bestseller Taming Your Gremlin. His middle-grade novel, Six Pieces of Forever, invites adolescents into a heartfelt journey through grief, memory, and the discovery of inner strength.At the heart of Tim's writing is a simple promise: stories can help us feel seen, heard, and valued. He believes every book is a bridge between hearts, offering hope, connection, and the courage to grow.