Tom Bender's seventh grade class has a new student named Jessica Fenney. While anyone would be curious about a new student, Jessica's burned appearance is anything but ordinary, and speculation flies as to why she's here and what happened. Tom, who is experiencing difficulties with his only friend Jeff, finds himself interacting with Jessica more than anyone else. Does that make them friends, or will the rumors ruin any chance at friendship?
I want to start this review right off by saying I would highly recommend this book to ANY and all middle schoolers because it is a beautiful book. It may be a shorter read but it is a book that requires the reader to really open up and imagine how their life can be changed by one person. Tom Bender has cars on his mind until Jessica comes into his classroom. She has been severely burned by an automobile accident and all the kids look at her like she is a monster. Tom feels horrible every time his friend Jeff makes fun of her and calls her ugly. I love that Tom doesn't become part of the crowd and just see Jessica as this ugly creature but somebody who has suffered greatly and needs a friend. He is very hesitant in the beginning because it can be hard to react to a tragedy like this. He feels guilty for what has happened to her even if it is not his own fault. He opens himself up and really sees what is going on instead of many of his classmates. Tom himself may not be the most popular kid in the class but by the end of the book, his actions are acknowledged which makes it the best part of the book. This is a very touching and heartfelt story that I would love anybody to read who is willing.
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