I am not a fan of novels in free verse poetry, but Breath to Breath may have just made me a convert. It is a beautiful, vivid way to tell this story without having to get "graphic" about the most painful details of William's life to this point. The novel tackles the hardest topics, with bullying being the least difficult! Abandonment and child sexual abuse are not subjects we are comfortable with - certainly not for our teens. Breath to Breath shows teens (and adults) the realities of these social ills, but in a way that is eye opening, thought-provoking, and in the end, uplifting.

Pros: You won't put this book down once you start reading. Powerful, vivid images in William's narration will keep readers turning page after page seeking hope and watching it emerge.

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