I've been telling people I know for AGES to read that book, and they always give me the "isn't that for kids?" thang. Or even worse, "I already saw the movie." Ummm, hello? The book is ALWAYS better than the movie!
There are lots of good "kids" books out there--glad that you gave it a shot!

Kim
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If God dropped acid, would he see people? ----Steven Wright