Wednesday, April 10, 2013

"What I Did" by Christopher Wakling

From Goodreads:

Six-year-old Billy loves animals, David Attenborough documentaries, and sneakers that flash when he runs. He does not love sitting still, the blood-soaked sky in Watership Down, or his father's cell phone.

When Billy runs into a busy street, ignoring his father's commands, he sets in motion a series of unexpected, family-altering events. What I Did is a heart-wrenching reminder of how best intentions can lead to disastrous consequences, and how one rash decision can take on a life of its own.

I liked this one. It's written from Billy's perspective, is hilarious, and also not so hilarious as the events unfold. After Billy is spanked in public for running into a busy street, a passerby reports the family to social services. 

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