I LOVED this novel, not only because the Beatles, Queen, and other music of the time define setting but because I cared about the characters and learned some new and interesting facts about an American Indian tribe. (For example, I never knew that American Indians did not have to abide by the same passport regulations at borders if their tribal lands encompassed the border.) The main character is feisty, stands up against an unjust school system, and his friendship with a military family is real and lovely. Friendship may be lasting even if it is transitory.