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"Possibly the best book ever written, the story of a boys journey to follow his dream. The book really has a message for everyone and at less than 200 pages I cannot think of a reason why anyone should not read it."

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"An intricate study in how the tiniest action can affect a person you may never meet. Beautifully written and deeply compelling."

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"A sweet story with a deep message on the heart and childhood."

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"The only book on my list that is here simply because I could not put it down once I started it. Exciting, mysterious, and so gripping I didn't sleep for days."