I would just like to say, I am a practicing Christian and an educator, and I absolutely adore this book. I really believe most readers will find that the book teaches important moral values (Christian, even), and also present priceless opportunities for young people to learn through catharsis. By experiencing Junior's pain and grief, students are more able to work through their own pain and grief. I hope the other parents of Dade County read the book for themselves and decide whether or not their child should read it.