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This is a great book that teaches kids how to think about money. Kids have some great ideas and this teaches them how to put those ideas to work. Fast shipping from seller.

Troy Dunn has put common sense into words that can be referred to time and time again as your child, (or children), of any age approach the subject of money. The "I want, I need, can I have" words that are all too familiar from our children are guided by their parents to think how they might find ways of earning money for their desires rather than just expecting handouts or waiting for that next birthday or holiday to roll around. It is definitely a reward system for all, self esteem for the child, when he 'gets it' and for the parent when they don't have to 'give it' all of the time!

This book is an excellent place to start for anyone that wants more for their children (& themselves). It is written in easy terms that you will be able to understand regardless of your background.

While its difficult to teach young children about money since there are issues with counting as well as the value associated with different coins and bills this book is a big help. It makes it easier to help the child identify what they want and then devise a plan on how to get there. No matter what the age this is an important concept. Start with an end in mind and work backwards. Hmmm, I think alot of the adults buying this book could implement the concepts along side the kids. I have found it is a good way to find projects to work on with the kids that they actually care about. the simplicity of the concepts makes it easy to use them in everyday life. I think this is a must read for all parents. Thanks

I enjoyed this book and agreed with the principal of teaching your children to be enterprising, not just eventually "get a job", or worse, provide everything they wish. My husband is self-employed. He and his siblings were very entraprenurial as kids and they have all become successful in their ventures as adults.

A few things I think need mentioning. First, not all people are entrapreneur material. And people who are often are without any overt help from their parents. Some kids are leaders, others not. Second, don't underestimate the amount of effort it takes for a parent to set their child up in a business, unless your child is already a teenager. My son, age 8, is eager to sell candy bars, one of the businesses Dunn lists in this book. But the majority of the legwork has to be done by MOM. It's not hard to see why one might rather give them an allowance.

This book is not thorough. Three chapters were business ideas, which made me wonder why break them into chapters. Dunn does not go into depth on spending money effectively, which is a major part of how wealthy you actually become. Also, Dunn mentions a website for young entrapreneurs, but when I looked it up, there was nothing there except a place to enter my e-mail addy. Maybe I need to look at it again, but I was mystified when I tried to find it.

My only other small peeve is the wording of the sub-title. Why not, "How to raise enterprising, money-smart kids" or something similar. The money is not the thing. If I hadn't seen Troy Dunn on tv, I probably wouldn't have picked the book, seeing the sub-title.

Overall, not a bad book, but not my favorite on the subject. "The Millionaire Mind" and "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" are better.

I loved this book as a child and it really influence me in my adult hood. I'm a political science master's candidate with an interest in constitutional law and I think having this book played a roll.

I highly recommend it.

I have a first edition copy of this book, and even though I am now WAY out of the targeted age range, I still love it.

Instead of assuming that her (primarily) young readers would not be interested in historical facts, Provensen's excellent lyrics and drawings remind us that the presidents had faced difficult issues during their administrations. How those presidents dealt with them (or not) is what ultimately gives us history.

This updated version includes both a new entry for George H.W. Bush and an all-new entry for the administration of William Jefferson Clinton. I really like the 'Berlin wall graffiti' theme used for Bush's completed term, but was not crazy about the 'quilt' illustration used for Clinton.

The Buck Stops Here is an essential purchase whether you have young children, teach young children, or just want to see another perspective on this country's great history.

I like buck stop here becuse it talks about the presidents.
It is fun and cool.I been loving it since I was 7 years old.
You shoud read it!

I like buck stop here becuse it talks about the presidents.
It is fun and cool.I been loving it since I was 7 years old.
You shoud read it!

My grandmother gave me this book when I was 6 or 7. I can now recite all the presidents in order and it is honestly from associating their names with the pictures and jingles accompanying each executive. It's funny...I actually visualize in my head this book page-by-page when I'm trying to remember. It was one of my favorite, if not my absolute favorite, childhood book. If you want your kid to learn the presidents well, buy The Buck Stops Here by Alice Provensen.

The book has some unique ideas for making extra money. It's pretty entertaining, kind of different. A few ideas maybe useful, definately not all.

This collection of "Odd Jobs" had some great ideas that I hadn't thought of. In providing workforce development services, I find individuals who are interested in starting their own businesses or becoming self-employed. This book helps one think "outside the box" and gets creative juices flowing to generate other ideas one could look for "odd jobs".

Let's face it, manual-style books with calls to action are often action-less. ODD JOBS is not such a stereotype. It blends well-crafted nonfiction with practical advice in a highly attainable way. Whether you're desperate for cash and need solid advice, or just need some fascinating reading to help you relax, this book will accomplish all of the above. And even if it doesn't move you to try your hand at some of these jobs, Gehring's tale of working with an elderly gentleman and his wife stands out as a solid piece of nonfiction bliss (not to mention the many other accounts worthy of this description).

Whether you are looking for a creative way to pay your bills or just want to supplement your full-time job with some extra cash, ODD JOBS is a clear and resourceful tool for discovering unique ways to make money. Gehring's witty prose and clear instructions provide a perfect roadmap for a job that's out of the ordinary. Read the book and then get to work!

Cause if you don't love your work, you will be miserable for at least 8 hours out of every day. If you are currently seeking a job that will bring some adventure, fun and challenge into your life (and maybe even some money as a perk!) do yourself a favor and read this book...you might just find the vocation you've been looking for (and so what if its an odd one!!)

This book gives specific things to look for when buying items to re-sell for a profit. She gives name brands, store names, and sales methods that have proven to be profitable for her. I can't wait to get started. There's no fluff in this book!

Wood has a few good pointers here. However, if you have a good deal of common sense and you've been on eBay for a while, you'll come to the same conclusions. She did bring to light a few ideas about where to find stuff to sell; there again, nothing ground-breaking. This is a great book if you are afraid of testing the waters, and you want to feel better about your venture. I would have liked to hear the author's take on how she sells on eBay: her approach, how she determines where to start the opening bid, tips on how to make listings successful, and her eBay ID would be good to know to compare techniques. In other words, I wanted more nitty-gritty.

Bargins to Bucks by Kathy L. Wood was given to me by a friend. I thought Ms. Wood did a good job in putting this book together. Very user-friendly and she offers a lot of good ideas. Nice Job!

Kathy Wood has shown us the way to turn "trash" into "cash". This is the only how-to book you need if you are interested in skipping the technical jargon, while easily making some extra money! Who knew shopping could be a profitable part-time job? Thanks Kathy for a great book!

She has a lot of good ideas but I was very disappointed in the size of the book for the price. It is the fastest book I have ever read. You could thumb through it at the bookstore and get all you need out it without buying it!

I have loved Pearl S. Buck since I was a teenager - some time now. This novel has a straightforward simplicity that characterizes Buck's other works. Yet, the plot belies the human complexities that run deeply underneath. The reader will continue turning pages not for the fast pace, but to discover what choices each character will make as he or she faces the pull of "sympathy". Who knows why we are inexplicably drawn toward certain people or places? And Buck challenges us to stop worrying about social conventions and what we are "supposed" to do to follow our hearts' true calling.

Pearl Buck's Chinese books are so well-written and some of my favorites, which lead me to try this book set in India. She does just as good a job setting the scene and drawing you into another culture. As in all fiction, there may be some elements that are not quite absoultely authentic but I found the story engaging and the culture presented very sensitively in this timeless story of interactions between peoples of different cultures. Buck illustrates the differnces in cultures while showing that relationships between men and women have universal "dance steps" that are actually pretty much the same the world over.

As an Indian, I strongly feel that Pearl Buck has not done a good job of portraying a real Indian character. Her descriptive writing is great, however the characters she has, such as Jagat, are not portrayed as a proper Indian. Pearl Buck might have tried to intertwine East and West together in this book, but in the attempt, she strechted the "trueness" of the character, resulting in the characters to sound fake. For a traveller who has never gone to India or travelled in it, it will reveal the beauty of this country. However, if this book is to be read to know about the Indian culture, this is clearly not the book to read.

I had to work my way through a good many pages to get my bearings in India, after reading her Chinese novels, but once I did, I was captivated! It awakened my interest in India and the strains along the Indo-Chinese border, all woven into a fascinating story. Another of Pearl Buck's books that I just could not put down!

Having never been to India, I cannot judge this book on its cultural authenticity. The India that Buck portrays here is a country in transition (right after her independence), as are the characters within the book itself. Buck's gentle, touching explorations of arranged marriages versus "falling in love" could probably be applied to any traditional culture that is confronted with modernism. Can romantic love alone overcome differences of culture, caste, social and economic status?

Perhaps because the book was published in 1970, it deals with the sexual themes modestly and gracefully, without degenerating into gratuitous porn like so many of today's novels. It is enough to know that the characters sleep together, we do not need the details. More important is Jagat's discovery that "love" and "sexual intercourse" are not the same thing. In the case of the relationship between Moti and Father Paul, there is no physical sex at all -- just a deep, platonic love bordering on the mystical. And although Bert and Veera are deeply attracted to each other, neither could live "happily ever after" in the other's world. These are timeless themes, regardless of the setting.

There are hints of reincarnation in the book, too, suggesting that perhaps the lovers had known each other in another life and found each other again in this one. Reincarnation becomes more obvious toward the end of the book, after Jagat's son, Jai, is killed in battle. His mother is convinced that he still lives -- and perhaps he does, in the body of a 9-month-old child who reaches for a mummified tiger's paw that used to belong to Jai. Was he Jai returned? You decide.

This book is worth reading only if you've already learned quite a lot of history. In many instances Truman embellishes or distorts historical facts, and on certain points he is embarrassingly wrong. It's a wonder that the editor of the book, his daughter Margaret (who majored in history in college) didn't catch some of his errors. Particularly egregious is Truman's discussion of the American Revolution, in which he asserts that George III was "an absolute monarch." Nothing could be further from the truth. By the late 18th century, the King of England had considerably less political power than the President of the United States would have in later years.

Moreover, Truman's attacks on Eisenhower smack of vindictiveness, and while they may contain some truth they are not to be trusted on the whole. Truman was a suspicious man, and once he took a dislike to someone, he tended to put the most negative possible spin on anything that man said or did.

The book is written in a lively style, but beware: Truman was a politician, a man full of grudges and prejudices. These come out in this book--sometimes strongly enough to make you wince.

As a child and young adult, I was taught to have great respect for Mr. Truman. Among the things he was praised for was his plain-speaking manner and the fact that he told it as it was, with no sugar coating. I never really understood what that meant until I read this book. The Harry Truman that comes across here is a person you could easily image as your next-door neighbor. He always gives it to you in a no-nonsense, down-to-earth way that anybody can understand the first time.

That having been said I just want to voice two criticisms. First, I think Mr. Truman's understanding of history might be a little too "black and white". For example, he states that after WWI, the allied powers didn't really go to hard on Germany in terms of making the Germans pay reparations. I think just the opposite is true. The allied powers at Versailles imposed very hard terms on the Germans. Mr. Truman was correct in stating that the allies never entered German soil, however, the severity of the peace terms combined with the fact that the Germans never saw an enemy soldier sowed the seeds for Hitler's preaching that the Germans were stabbed in the back. I'm just saying that perhaps Mr. Truman's historical understanding was not as sophisticated as me might think.

Second, it seems that Mr. Truman's dislike of Mr. Eisenhower finds it's way onto virtually every page of the book. No matter who or what he's talking about, he seems to find a way to turn the subject into a criticism of Ike. I guess he really didn't like him too much.

All that having been said, I think this is great book.

This book is absolutely essential for the student of Harry S. Truman in particular, as well as for the student of History in general. Truman goes through all the important historical phases of our country and makes the information really breathe. In this age of political sophistry, it's very refreshing to hear a politician just being himself. It's interesting that Truman was vilified in his day. Perhaps he told it too much like it was for ears of that time. Nonetheless, this is a book that can be read again and again. This and Merle Miller's wonderful book, Plain Speaking -- An Oral Biography of Harry S. Truman, should be in every Truman admirer's library.

I feel lucky when I find a book I really enjoy and this one I really enjoyed. He called Daniel Webster a "gasbag". He said Teddy Roosevelt did a lot of talking but very little in the way of acting to solve problems. Truman loved Andrew Jackson and after reading his description of Jackson I also feel that he was one of the best presidents and one of the most interesting characters. This was a really enjoyable way of learning the history of this country and seeing these guys the way they really were and not the mythic characters I used to think from taking American History in high school. I think high school students should be made to read this book, so that American History would come to life for them. I never thought anything of James Polk before reading what Harry wrote about him. And Calvin Coolidge sleeping (I mean zzzzzzz) his way through the Presidency! I liked the way Harry didn't blame Hoover for the depression. Harry was the little kid describing the Emperor's new clothes!

This book does something very rare--it actually reveals the plain-spoken nature of Harry S. Truman while still demonstrating the depth and breadth of Truman's knowledge of history, politics, economics, and foreign affairs. It was really amazing to me that an essentially "self-taught" man was so brilliant with such a deep understanding of a vast array of issues. Unlike our current president, Harry S. Truman understood the complexities of international relations and implications of taking unilateral approaches in our foreign policy.

Truman also recognized that military action was something to be used as a LAST resort, especially when the rest of the world is against such an action. Although Truman had an appreciation for some military experience in public servants, he also recognized the danger of career military men in those positions. Unlike politicians of today, Truman was bold enough to make the unpopular decision to fire General McArthur because our foreign policy should not be predicated on our ability to anhilate every other country on the face of the earth.

Having hunted deer for many years in Pa. not 10 miles from the site of this story, I found the late author's account to be completely a completely accurate of just what the "deer camp" experience is. From the excess of food brought to camp, the re-telling of the stories of past hunts to the darker side of camp life, the books rings true. My copy has been read and re-read each fall as the thoughts of camp begin to seep into my consciousness. A great read.

I found this book to be very entertaining and well worth reading.
The book tells a story of a group of men deer hunting the first three days of PA deer season from a camp in Warren County. For the most part I like the story, however I feel the author spends too much time in the book trying to appease a non-hunting audience with his occasional questioning of why he is even deer hunting and the ethics of killing a deer. He truly represents a new rarer breed of modern, 60's educated deer hunter who is trying to justify and find meaning behind killing deer rather than accepting the established belief of our ancestors and a current majority of men in PA deer camps, that man has been given dominion over the animals by God and that they are there to be harvested yet respected without any guilt or questioning.
In this aspect I think Sanja fails to capture the predominant attitude in most PA deer camps and thus misses interpreting the hunt and deer camp from that perspective. Overall, a good book though and one that I would recommend.

This slender book captures the essence of the annual trek north to deer camp - the rush to pack, convenience stores, cabins, car breakdowns, and finally the silent woods where time stands still. In camp, hunters share their experiences by the fire, twist the antenna to bring in the Steelers game on an old black and white tv. Although largely ignored by the rest of the world, a million deer hunters and 200 years of history surely qualify this ritual as an essential part of American culture and tradition.

Hunting is like a family reunion where you can chose your relatives. When someone is too old to come out, it is as if they've died. The trophies on the cabin walls are reminders of the hunter's mortality, not the deer's, because the deer remains long after the hunter's last visit. Hunters don't fear death, they fear the empty interval that will come after their last hunt.

Even natives of this area will be fascinated by the history and biology described here. This book could have spent a thousand pages explaining the importance of days in the woods watching, silent, meditating, being pelted by the weather and seeing the sun glide across the sky. But hunters already know these things. Many nonhunters will not "get it," but for hunters this book's simple description of everyday life in camp is powerfully evocative.

Buck Fever is a well written book about a local man and his memories of years of hunting in Penn's Woods. The book is easy to relate to, and stirs the memories of past hunting experiences. Living in the Pittsburgh area, I am able to enjoy his work for the Post-Gazette, but the book is unparalled by any of his other work. I highly recommend that you read the book, espically if you travel from the Pittsburgh area to hunt every fall.

What a delightful book for any deer hunter, but particularly for those who, like me have hunted in PA all their lives. I gave it to every member of our camp a few years back. The chapters alternate between a natural history of deer in PA and the story of one camp outside of Pttsbrg. I reccomend it very, very highly.

I liked this book, it was good, clean, easy to read. I liked that the setting was different from the usual balls and social gatherings that you often find in historical romance novels. The main characters had enough time to get to know each other before they fell in love, which I really like and they were both intellegent.

Lord David Cardiff is a welcome change from the regular Regency rake. The difference: he's a genuinely nice guy. He's gallant, noble, and every bit a gentleman. The novel begins when he's on wounded leave (he's one of Wellington's aides-de-camp). While staying at an inn, he overhears a conversation. A girl is being kidnapped!!! Of course, Lord Cardiff jumps to the rescue of the damsel in distress.

That damsel is Miss Thea Strafford. Her sister's fiance has kidnapped her, and plans to take Thea to Gretna Green! Lord Cardiff comes to her rescue, and takes it upon himself to see that she is safe.

But our hero and heroine are out of the frying pan and into the freezer. The next day, Thea's father and brothers barge in--and demand that Cardiff marry Thea! (at gunpoint!) Her numbskull brothers kidnap them, and the rest of the novel begins. Thea and David have to deal with her eccentric relatives, renew Thea's deteriorating reputation, and try to thwart the unwanted marriage... with some funny results!

Yes, the book is rather funny. And sweet. And thoroughly entertaining. However, I would have liked just a bit more romance. And I thought it ended too quickly. But it's still a very good read. Definitely recommended! Good job, Ms. Buck!

Gayle Buck takes a simple story and weaves it with details which make you see how the heroine and hero feel. Thea's embarrassment caused by her family but yet her love for them shows through. And Lord Cardiff is the strong but not overbearing hero. You can actually picture him as someone who could carry off spying for the government with none the wiser. If there was anything about this book I didn't like it would have to be a little wordiness with the banter back and forth between Thea's brothers. Otherwise an excellent story. Someone else may consider this a five star book but unfortunately I just read something else right before it which I had to compare it to that was a 5+ star and had to judge accordingly.

If you're looking for a somewhat lighthearted and humourous Regency-era romance novel reminiscent of Georgette Heyer's wonderful books, you have to take a look at Gayle Buck's latest offering, "The Fleeing Heiress."

Recently home from the wars, and fresh from attending a house party where he successfully apprehended a French spy ("The Chester Charade"), Lord David Cardiff was on his way home when he decides to break his journey at a small inn. At the inn, he overhears enough of a conversation to realise that a young lady, Thea Strafford, has been abducted against her will and that her abductor is intemt on carrying her off to Gretna Green in order to force into marriage. A honourable and chivalrous gentleman, Cardiff steps in and rescues Thea from her tormentor. A happy ending all around, one would think. Except that the following morning brings Thea's father and her twin brothers -- three incredibly stubborn and thickheaded men -- who then decide that Cardiff must now marry Thea in order to restore her sullied reputation. What follows is a humourous and somewhat witty romp as Thea and Cardiff endeavour to cajole and divert these gentlemen from their purpose Will Thea and Cardiff succeed? And what of the feelings of warmth and admiration that each is beginning to feel for the other?

There was so much to enjoy in "The Fleeing Heiress". The plot, the characters (from the sensible and much put upon heroine, to the intelligent and gentlemanly hero, to the brick-brained Stafford men, not to mention athe eccentric cat loving grand aunt), the humourous episodes -- this was a really well thought out and brillaintly penned romance novel. And while many things about this novel was quite a la Georgette Heyer, this did not mean that "The Fleeing Heiress" lacked an original voice. To the contrary, "The Fleeing Heiress" had a fresh feel to it. There was nothing recycled or stale or incongruous about it. And I do think that Gayle Buck succeeded in both paying homage to Georgette Heyer (if this was indeed what she was setting out to do) as well as putting her own personal stamp to the book. Smoothly told, and in an engaging and humourous manner, this is a book to be savoured and enjoyed. Definitely a 5 star read.

Lord David Cardiff had been hit with a piece of shrapnel while fighting in Spain. He returned to England on wounded leave. En route to London he stopped for the night at an inn. He overheard a lady nearby in need of help and did not hesitate to offer it.

Miss Thea Stafford had been abducted by her sister's fiancé and was being taken to Gretna Green. Her abductor needed money and Thea had much more than her sister. He did not care that Thea hated him. Se was thoroughly compromised! But Lord Cardiff made short work of THAT idea.

One the man was gone, Lord Cardiff decided to delay his trip to London and escort Thea back into the arms of her family. Thea explained how single-minded and hard headed her two brothers and father were. He understood shortly thereafter when the trio showed up to "rescue" her!

One her relatives understood the problem had been dealt with, it should have all been over. Instead, the father ordered his sons to force Thea and Cardiff to Gretna Green at gun point and see them wedded. He had decided that Thea HAD to wed and Cardiff would suit just fine. From then on, the world went mad!

This book is so good that I read it twice! It is over flowing with humor and I found Thea and Cardiff to be the only sane people during most of the book. Thea's family is more "stubborn" (a.k.a. pig-headed) than anyone I have ever met!

Author Gayle Buck has earned herself a place of honor on my bookshelf. I can hardly wait for her next release. Astounding!

I read this short (110 pages), tongue in cheek book, because the author, Buck Tilton, had written an excellent short book on first aid in the wilderness, "Backcountry First Aid". So since the reviews on Amazon for this book were pretty good, I decided to give it a read.

The best that can be said about it, is that it is a very quick read, and it is mildly amusing. Tilton devotes a page and a couple of hundred words to 100 different outdoor menaces, from Cape Buffalo, and various sharks, to varieties of parasites and stinging insects. And he offers some basic advice, like avoid getting stepped on by rhinos, don't eat mushrooms in the wild, that sort of stuff. Each entry begins and ends with a witty aphorism or pithy statement.

The book is OK, but as a genuine guide to avoiding outdoor dangers, has nothing particular to offer.

As an active outdoorsy girl, I have read this book many times. This is a funny way of explaining dangers in the outdoors for anybody that is interested. Very realistic and quite helpful! GREAT BOOK!

This book is great! The author shares a lot of detailed information about dangerous animals / situations you might encounter outdoors that can lead to death. And he describes it in a very entertainment, yet funny style. This book is suited for both adults and kids.

This book tells you about all the dangers in the great outdoors and how you could possibly get sick and die from them. It describes in graphic detail all the symptoms you will experience from everything from jellyfish stings to polar bear attacks to tse-tse fly bites. For the morbidly curious, the book spares no gorey detail about diarrhea, vomiting, cramps, drooling, bleeding, and convulsing. In a very straight forward style and easy to understand terms, Tilton brings you specific information on these potentially dangerous plants and critters of the wilderness. He doesn't get bogged down in too much science, yet gives you just enough information to laugh, learn, and hopefully avoid the pitfalls contained in this hilarious yet educational tome. All learning should be this much fun.

This book is soooooooo fabulous, I read it when I was in 4th grade and know after years and years I still love this highly funny and informative book. This book can be a real lifesavor, for this book is cut up into sections (short chaptors)and one is ruined by reclus, well I learned what exactly they look like and I found some in my own house I might have picked it up not knowing what it was. This is the best book.

I was surprised to find a book named after the Four Evangelists in the library of the public school where I teach. Intrigued, I checked it out and read it to my fourth grade class. They were transfixed! (The language is starkly beautiful, and the story compelling.) My students decided that this was a wonderful book. Since so many wanted to read it again for themselves, I am buying a copy to put into our classroom library.

A wonderful little one-sitting read-aloud book. We have two adopted children and have enjoyed reading it several times over the years. Pearl S. Buck at her best.

The story is about Matthew, a little boy whose father was an American soldier and whose mother was Korean. One day his mother abandons him and Matthew is left in Pusan to fend for himself. The story shows how interracial children in Korea faced a lot of discrimination. I was unaware of this issue. Kids interested in history and other lands may like this book. I myself am a bit lukewarm to the book-I thought the ending was too saccharine.

I remember very clearly my mother handing me a couple of books she had picked up at the library for me; at age nine I was already a bookworm. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John instantly caught my attention, and I read it in one sitting. Although as a child, I didn't understand that it was about mixed-race chilren or why they had been abandoned, I sympathized instantly with the plight of a little boy trying to fend for himself and the younger boys that come into his life. It is a deeply touching and inpiriational story about the strength and generosity of the human spirit, even in bad circumstances. Although Matthew (the main charecter) is alone and barely supporting himself, he refuses to resort to theft, and bravely accepts both his circumstances and the responsibility for other children brought to him without complaining. Over the years, the story has always stayed bright in my mind. I'm sorry to see that it's so expensive-- I'd love the chance to read it again.

I was attracted to this book in the library by the title. Not knowing what to expect I began reading it to my children. You may want to read it first before reading it to your children as I was a little startled by the frankness of the author regarding the shunning of Ameraisain children in their native culture. It is a very touching story of a Korean/ American boy who is abandoned by his mother because she is unable to raise him any more. It is the story of his fending for himself and the other boys he meets. A great gift for anyone adopting a child from another country.