When I was about ten years old, I asked my mom for something to read that was more "grown up" than "Babysitter's Club" or "Nancy Drew." She walked to her shelf, skipped over the romance section, and handed me this book. I "borrowed" the book long enough that my mom said, "keep it," and I have always treasured it. Jenkins' story is intriguing and his adventures are down to earth and real. The characters Jenkins describes come to life and you feel like you were there. It's a little harder to find these days, but get the paperback and then try to find the hardback if you like it as much as I do. It's something you can feel reasonably safe handing to your 12-year-old when s/he asks for something more "grown up."
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