I liked this book about a young boy named Robert, who was getting made fun of in school for his hair that was well-overdue for a haircut, so he asked his best friend to trim it, which may have not been the best choice. Luckily, things look up for Robert by the end of the story. I liked this book because its writing kept me engaged with its short, descriptive sentences and humorous dialogue. For example, when Robert discovered that his hair was the reason he was being made fun of, he told his friend that he needed him to cut it because “It’s a matter of life and death, almost,” (20). This line made me chuckle because I think it’s funny when young kids worry about minor issues, but in their world, this is like “life or death.” I also liked this book because the illustrations enhanced the story. For example, after Robert’s friend cut his hair (and had a few mishaps), the picture of Robert frazzled with his hands over his head show the frustration and humiliation Robert feels. Overall I liked the main idea of the story, that even when you feel like something is disastrous, sometimes it’s really not the end of the world after all. ( )