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Nov 15, 2016janetdv rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Brouwer engages the reader from the first page with his ability to paint a picture in words, describe the motivations of the heart, and recognize the various social pressures in any given situation - all with a concise and witty text. The hero is a clever, honourable young boy you can't help but love and respect. There is no scanning this book - every word is read and in the end the reader is left haunted but touched... this one stays with you for a long time.