|summary=A positive and uplifting story of a boy with a good heart but in the worst of circumstances. Clear and accessible writing and a message of hope. Jackie Martin was kind enough to [[The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jackie Martin|talk to Bookbag]].
Older readers will also enjoy [[Asboville by Danny Rhodes]], tells the story of JB, a sixteen year old verging on delinquency. I think [[The Ant Colony by Jenny Valentine]] will also appeal: it's a deeply humane and heartwarming story of mistakes and regrets and how to put them right.