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I am a huge Gary Schmidt fan and have read this book. I honestly think it should be categorized in the young adult section rather than children. I think it's more for middle schoolers versus elementary school kids. Thoughts?

K. Thielen I'm a middle school librarian and I think this book is appropriate for middle school. Even though there is some mature subject matter involving teen p…moreI'm a middle school librarian and I think this book is appropriate for middle school. Even though there is some mature subject matter involving teen pregnancy, it is only the result of the pregnancy that is discussed in any detail in the book. There may be some sensitivity to the concluding chapters as well for some students, but I believe my seventh and eighth graders, as well as my mature sixth grade readers would be fine with the book. I do agree that "Children's" is a misleading label, however. (less)

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What are other books similar to this one?

April Some other YA realistic fiction books that deal with similar themes and issues include:
The Rules of Survival by Nancy Werlin
The First Part Last by Ang…moreSome other YA realistic fiction books that deal with similar themes and issues include:
The Rules of Survival by Nancy Werlin
The First Part Last by Angela Johnson
Hanging on to Max by Margaret Bechard
Kindness for Weakness by Shawn Goodman(less)

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I cried during this. then when I stopped I cried an hours later. stopped, an hour later. cried b4 going to sleep. cried the next day b4 going to sleep. get tears in my eyes everytime I think about this. Who else cried?

Disha I cried too... The book ripped my heart..

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Hailey I know!!!!!!! Its so sad!

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I saw on Pinterest someone who said this book was very sad. Is it really? Should I read it? I'm intrigued by Joseph, Jack and Jupiter I must say.

Rose | Adventurous Bookworm This book is bittersweet. It can't hurt to give it a try.…moreThis book is bittersweet. It can't hurt to give it a try.(less)

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