Very cute, a wonderfully written story about unlikely friendships and the family we choose. Honestly, I was amazed at how well the topics of death and abuse were handled for a book aimed at middle grade readers. The only criticism I could make is that running away from one’s problems doesn’t always work out the same way in real life as it does in books. That said, the beautiful prose was matched with equally beautiful illustrations and typesetting. The look and feel of this book makes for one very eye catching work of art. I picked this up on a whim for $1.25 at a used shop and it’s definitely worth much much more.