I think that this book should get 1 billion awards. I will tell you why in a little bit. First I will earn you it made me cry. Sad books are good books. Here is what happened. Their were three kids on a mission to escape. Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud. They went on a long journey with surrounding death, people drowning, and much more. For more read this book. Just remember it pulled my heartstrings.

I love this book. I like how you add a lot of juicy words. My favorite part about this book is when they have a boring long ride. Thanks for making this funny great book

I read this book with my mom and my friends. I was like this book is so good. I could not stop reading it. It pulled my heartstrings but it just kept getting better. No matter how good it was, every single chapter steps up 100 percent.

I love this book! It has so much drama going on! First, his brother is someone who is supposed to make kids laugh but doesn't. Then, he crashes dads car! After that happened, he went to hardscrabble farms to get away from dad! He hates this camp and wants to leave and doesn't at the same time! Then, he has to play bad games! Silas Scratch is on the lookout! He sleeps on top of the chaperone (bunk beds.) Then poison ivy strikes his chaperone and friend. They leave and dad comes. Find out what happens next if you read the book. Get reading this AWESOME story! Grade 4