I’m surprised that so many people said that this book is not worth consuming. This one of my very fovorite books. It is very sweet and sad, too. I think it is a classic for young adults. I read it in 8th grade for a book report, on a suggestion from my mother as it was one of her favorites and it became one mine. I’ve watched the moveie about million times simce then, as well. I wouldn’t recommend it for kids younger than adolescence since it does deal with the issues of death and alcoholism.