The serious topic of euthanasia lies at the heart of this novel. Although the topic is heavy, younger adolescents will find the book accessible and easy to read. The portrayal of disability is honest but not overly grim, and humor and poetic descriptions lighten the story.
Another serious theme is people's attitudes and behaviors towards others with disabilities. Shawn's story should cause especially middle-school age students to reflect on the ways people are often cruel to those who are different. Shawn experiences not only.....
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