This book was different than any book I have ever read. For one it only took me about a half hour and it was so FUN! Sharon Creech really allowed me to see how a little boy can grow and develop as a writer and not only just develop but learn to love writing. I was a lot like this boy in the book. He didn't think that poetry was for boys and that it didn't make sense. The teacher never gave up on the boy and continued to encourage what he liked to talk about. The boy had his own voice and the teacher didn't take that away from him. It is so fun to see where the boy got his inspiration and how he thought. The words on the page feel like they came right out of the boys brain. It was a fun read and one that can be done in one afternoon and it is sure to put a smile on your face.