I recently had to read a book for a school report and this book was on the list. I picked it up thinking it was going to be a quick, boring read. Boy was I in for a surprise. This book was filled with suspense and ironic twists. You follow Mitty as he works on a school project and follow him as he tries to out run small pox. This book also has a sweet love angle with Mitty and Olivia. As I was nearing the end I was tempted to put the book down thinking I knew the ending. It was going to be just like every other book like this. But one more page I was re-hooked. The ending was much different than I was expecting and I was glad that i didn't put the book down.
Out of 5 stars I would give it 5. It was nothing like I thought it would be. Expecting some run away story about a kid with a terminal illness, but this book much exceeded my expectations as I read about a boy who only ran away to keep his family. This book should definately be on every 13-18 year olds shelf, well worn.
