This is the kind of quirky book that librarians love, but I happen to remember some kids telling me they loved it too. Lines like "full-on, snot-dripping, chest-wheezing, jibber-jabber wailing" make me smile. But it covers a lot of thematic ground, too - first love, confidence, second chances, listening to your inner voice, and family. A fun magic-realism sort-of-adventure story.