Patricia D. (patch) reviewed on 4/5/2010 + 46 more book reviews

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My son was reading this book and I picked it up to see what it was about. Big mistake because for the remainder of the day I was caught up it!! The main character and his home life is so believeable. The way the family copes with the Natalie's situation is also very telling for that time in history. It was clear reading the book that Natalie was autistic but for the time period of the book any mental disability was labeled "retarded." Moose was torn with wanting to be a regular kid and having to step up and help with his not so regular sister. The characters are well developed and the story very well written. While the ending seemed a bit far fetched it was absolutely feel good! I would recommend this book for any middle school child.

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