I gave this book 5 stars not because I liked it, but because after reading one page to a group of 7th grade boys there is not a copy left in our library. That is a powerful book.

The poetry that reads like song lyrics is a big draw. It flows, is powerful, and tells a story beautifully. Where it loses me is the basketball. I am not a fan of the sport and a lot of the game references are lost on me. But I still enjoyed the book. The story is sweet and really connects with all of the stresses of growing up. I highly recommend it