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School Library Journal
Reviewed on November 1, 2010
Gr 5–7—Russell's life has been difficult ever since his mother died in a car accident and his father was arrested for theft. He's been living with his Uncle Cory, who allows him to stay by himself in an old pop-up camper in the backyard. Russell and his friend Shawn, who comes from a family of six boys and has to share a bedroom with four of them, wear old clothes that are often patched together with tape. ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
Best friends Shawn and Russell, on the receiving end of too many taunts, want a dog--a big, mean dog. But dogs are expens...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on November 1, 2010
Russell and Shawn are wonderfully realistic characters with emotions that ring true. The boys genuinely want to do the right thing, and they a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More



