Here's an interesting look back into time: originally published in 1976, this book tackles the subject of a child whose parents are of different races. When Stuart makes friends with Peter, people in the town who do not think Peter and his family should have moved into their community act out in hateful ways. If you are interested in reading juvenile fiction to observe how our media helps prepare us through time for growth and change, this is an excellent example. If you just want to read a good story about some interesting characters, this book will suffice for that also, although I did find Stuart's parents perhaps a bit more open-minded than I remember the real adults of 1976. (But, in my opinion, that's sort of the point because some change was needed in 1976.) ( )