LitPick Review
David Church has a daddy who is a doctor, and when David was a baby, his father hung a toy skeleton over his crib so he would learn the bones, just like his daddy. That was then, but now David has a friend named Malcolm. The two boys run around town looking for a stuffed civil war arm, avoiding a chicken from down under, and pretending to be cavemen. They are a fine pair of friends, except for one problem, Malcolm is black and David's daddy is racist. Malcolm is banned from playing with David and entering his house, and if he gets caught, Dr. Church will shoot him on the spot. But despite the warnings, they continue to disobey and stay friends through the harsh 1940's. Join David and Malcolm as they learn how powerful friendships can be.
Opinion:
I really enjoyed this book. It was heart touching and hilarious at the same time. The way the narrator, David, puts humor and sarcasm into everything is really what makes it what it is. Just the way David and Malcolm stick together despite what happens is inspiring. You could read it over and over and over again and still laugh and cry at the same things you read before. I'd recommend it to any one who needs a good laugh or cry, who understands racism, and who is okay with strong and harsh language.
