Cami Z. (MissZ) reviewed on 5/6/2009 + 22 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 3

This is one of the more interesting books I've read this year. The author pretty well captures that attitude and voice of a pre-teen, although sometimes I thought the author sounded younger than 11. Some other readers have commented that the extra, non-essential rantings of the 11-year-old are padding to the story; however, I think the extra stuff is necessary. Because this is really how the 11-year-old ind works. And none of this takes away from the charm of the story. The end of the story could be predictable; however, the reader is left very saddened by it. The quest of the youngster is achieved in the end, but by a very different method than he had in mind. This book teaches a great lesson in how to deal with death and grieving.

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