"This is a beautifully written tale about compassion, bravery in this world, real love, and the human spirit. It is touching and thought provoking even as it is humorous (I chuckled out loud at points), uplifting, and fun to read. I was pulled in by the plot, but I'll remember the deeper truths about the human condition. I thoroughly enjoyed the novel, and I will be encouraging my teen children to read it."