this book is a perfect example of a sittuation many teens are put in . My self im four teen and i personaly loved, it made me realize how easy my life actualy is. It gives a good example of the struggles of a teenagers life i recomend that parents read this book. it is well writen with a good story line.

I loved how sarcastic he was and how he was just like anyone at his age. And the way he dealt with the abuse was just like anyone his age would too. This author knows just how the average kid thinks.

I loved this book. I thought that the main character John was extremely heroic and funny. I liked the way that John dealt with situations by being sarcastic and witty. Teenagers can really relate to John and some of the things that he goes through. John is an excellent example of a person who is strong willed and refuses to back down even when the odds are against him. Through his actions he demonstrates that kids can get through anything with a little determination.

I love this book ever since i read when i was in eight grade (14) and my teacher recommend this book to me, it was constantly reading at night trying to see, if John would get the girl. It is a very real and captivating story for all ages. This book deals with drugs and abuse (we can see how those two go together) and it very funny at times. John's only friend is him self so to speak because he is alone and no one knows that he suffering. John makes up a lot things that he believes what is really under the skin of that object or person. Such as he believes his tuba is really a frog acting like a tuba. This story like i mentioned before is captivating and a page turner all the way. I am very happy my Eight grade English teacher told me about this wonderful book. I loved this book so much that i am reading it again a year later. This book is a definite MUST read for any age in the teens. This novel deals with brain and depression and suicide. But remember there is alway light at the end of the tunnel. :-)

It's really realistic.

this book was very notifying for kids who are abusing/bullying other students in school. being respectful can vary in many good results or feedbacks. Most students dont think before doing something. this can effect the childs emotions and procpectives as they live there life.

This was a great book that i think any teenager would enjoy. It is about a boy named John who deals with problems at school, with girls, friends, and his mom's mean boyfriend who hits John constantly.

i absolutley love this book its amazing u should read it too im 14 and i im in love with this book and all my fredns have borrowed it from me to read it even 1 of my teachers

the book was okay.... most of it is confusing as its aimed for 13+. all my family(who are 13+) want to read it and guess wat they loved it . and my mum felt so sorry for "john" after the 1st chapter!!!!! overall that i have read its quiet boring not recormended for under 12!!!