Read this book! Doug has to move to a new town with his abusive father and horrible brother. His mother is the only decent member of the family. Add to this the fact that his family is really poor, Doug can't read and he lives under the shadow of his brother's poor reputation and you have the ingredients for a book that really zings. I needed to keep on reading as I saw Doug make a really good friend in Lil, learn to read and most importantly learn to paint and draw, and in the process make friends among the townspeople. Everything is in this book - romance, triumph over adversity, sheer guts and sticking up for what you know to be right. Loved it!
Who would enjoy this? Everybody - it's a book with a message for all of us.
Reviewed by Charlotte
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