This was definitely a heart-breaking read, but I love the fact that homelessness was incorporated into the text and that an imaginary friend was the source of comfort for the child. The writing wasn't the best writing that I've ever read, but I understand how it could be appealing for a younger audience. I read this as a part of my challenge to read as many South Carolina Book Award nominess. I can't give the chances of this one being a winner as I haven't read many of the others; however, I think it does a great job of tackling some difficult issues especially those that deal with homelessness in children.