i can’t even recommend it enough. i’ve always been a big reader but in my seventh grade year, my class was assigned this book. and as my class and i read it i fell more in the book, and got more attached to the characters. i had to sneak a copy of it home just to read ahead. it shows loyalty, compassion, and strength in the book. and even if this book isn’t being assigned to you. you won’t regret reading it.