Review

New York Times:

“Avi .  .  . may be starting a whole new trend in novels for young people. His hero, 14-year-old Owen Coughlin, is not on drugs, doesn't drink, likes his college bound brother and sister when they are around, and lives with parents who do not exhibit signs of getting divorced. His folks are in the same boat as are most adults who encounter Owen. They don't understand him .  .  . he gives the islanders a memory of splendiferous youth they will not forget. I found myself cheering Owen on all the way.”

Awards and Honors

Starred Review, School Library Journal, 1981