Author: Paul Zindel
Why Selected: Required read, challenged books
Literary Merit: This book is written in two voices, each of the main characters, a boy and girl who befriend an elderly man who lives alone after the passing of his wife. (Which he is seemingly in denial) Rebellious youth but the girl is a little more mature or at least have some sort of conscience. Great feeling and exciting exploits of this odd trio of characters. Ending is not so happy which may be a little different for many books. Seems tame compared to books written today, I think it is clean enough and just hits the edges of controversy.
Share: Class read and discussion for an older grade level.
Appeal: Two voice helps broaden the appeal to both boys and girls, grades 7 and up. Maybe 6th?
Awards: None
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