The shortness of this story didn't work for me, particularly since the subject matter is so devastating. Casper we only get to know through Sammy's eyes and while it is heartbreaking to read of Sammy's grief and loss, I felt distanced. Jordan, the narrator, as well as one of the bullies, came across as self-absorbed... too many "I" and "me" sentences... and I felt myself getting angrier and angrier at him because he still didn't get it. It was still all about him. Although the Epilogue, set 2 years later, did redeem him somewhat. ( )

This is short story about bullying, the story is being told by Jordan one of the bullies. I agree with some of the reviews that this book (as it is a free read) should be given to all schools for children in grades 7 & 8, and high schools students to read.

As a parent of a daughter who is gay I couldn't imagine what life would of been like for her if she had been bullied in school. Sometimes it just hard enough coming to terms with being gay in itself. This story breaks your heart as there are so many children out there being bullied and feel they have no choice but to end their life. 16 pages and it hits you right were it should.


Thank you Michele Montgomery for writing this and sharing it with us.

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