My mother used to provide a copy of this book to every cousin, friend, etc., when I was little. Then she gave it to me for my 10 years. Today, in my turn, I do it's around me, and I just spent my 10 year old son who can not let go. This novel is captivating, well-written, with an incredible mystery and a story of friendship we'd like to read more. In a first to last page, we do not get bored! A must read! Expensive ... against ....