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Title: I still remember this book
Review: I don't remember reading any other of Bill Wallace's books but I read this book for the first time when I was in the fourth grade in 1987. This book was so touching and profound that I remembered it 17 years later while book shopping for my son. This was the first book that I remember reading as a child that totally transported me with its words. I was there with Ricky when his fear slowly turned to friendship and his acceptance of loss. I remember crying while reading the last two chapters but I don't think the book would have been as moving and memorable with any other ending. I remember being the most upset after reading the last line because I wanted to read more of Ricky's story. This book is the reason I am such an avid reader today. Bill Wallace took me to another place and let me experience fear, friendship, suspense, loss and acceptance. It is a definite must read for the 4th to 6th grade group.
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