lukeisthename34's review
5.0
A wonderful book. It starts out like so many others and I was uneasy that it might turn into something horrible. But a story of absolute love and giving, such that it was, was touching. I'll have to share with all my Irish-American friends.
honeywhiskey's review
5.0
A tough messenge portrayed well with beautiful artwork. If you've ever been bullied or that issue is close to your heart, you should read this.
memawls's review
3.0
Relationship between a boy and his "pop" and the lessons he learns about how to stand up for himself.
glitterandtwang's review
4.0
I really loved this. The art was absolutely perfect. The essay that closes it draws some important parallels between bullying and emotional abuse.
The one qualm I had with the book was the protagonist's hatred of "thieves" coupled with his decision to use a stolen credit card number to buy a coat for his Pops. No note is made of the irony in this gesture, and for a kid who grows up to be quite perceptive by the book's end, I couldn't buy that disconnect as realistic.
The one qualm I had with the book was the protagonist's hatred of "thieves" coupled with his decision to use a stolen credit card number to buy a coat for his Pops. No note is made of the irony in this gesture, and for a kid who grows up to be quite perceptive by the book's end, I couldn't buy that disconnect as realistic.
lisamquinn's review
2.0
Is this a graphic novel? An illustrated novel? Who's it for - teens, adults?
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