Primarily a "Bildungsroman" and adventure novel, the novel depicts the emotional tribulations and maturing plchoose between two unpalatable choices: rescuing the abused Shiloh through stealing and lying and allowing Judd to keep abusing Shiloh.
Primarily a "Bildungsroman" and adventure novel, the novel depicts the emotional tribulations and maturing of an 11-year-old boy. Marty learns that morality is confounding and must choose between two unpalatable choices: rescuing the abused Shiloh through stealing and lying and allowing Judd to keep abusing Shiloh.