Ashleigh (chickencombo13) reviewed on 8/18/2015

Helpful Score: 3

This is such a fantastic book. I read this book in middle school. Others have said this book is "intense" and that is the only good word for it. Willie has a very abusive mother, and there are some scenes that can be only described as intense. This book is so wonderfully written that my heart breaks again when I even think of picking it up for another read. Mr. Tom is a gruff old man who wants to be left alone, but he opens up and becomes the best kind of caretaker for Willie. I can't recommend this book enough, but it might not be the best book for anyone under 13 or so, because it has really intense and heart wrenching scenes, but it is so worth the read at the end.

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