Gary Paulsen always delivers something real. Here's a story about two middle school boys who both fall in love with the girl next door over summer break, in a way they never expected. "I'd never loved anyone but family before. (p. 100)" ( )

I loved this book. I was funny and sweet and just a good, fast read. ( )

Actually, the title was only a tiny bit relevant, in fact it was almost an annoying sub-plot. Other than that, I really don't know what to say. It was a fun book, even though one of the main characters has cancer. I totally identified with 14 year old Finn, who knows that 'books are safe' and looks forward to summer vacation so he can 'turtle up.' Very quick read. ( )

Paulsen knows how to pull us into a story and care deeply about the characters. A moving story about two middle grade boys, best friends, who connect with a young woman fighting breast cancer. The characters are sweet and the situation poignant. Suitable for grade 6-9. ( )

Nothing I haven't read before. ( )