I can't completely put my finger on it, but something about this story seems unoriginal and even cliche. While the message about friendship and acceptance is always important and appreciated, the way it is presented seems outdated and mediocre writing. I admit I am surprised it won the Schneider Family Book Award, although it is meaningful that you do not know he uses a wheelchair until the last page, showing his disability doesn't make him "less than". He is a boy with interests and hobbies just like most people have. Other than this, however, I find the book neither great nor horrible. It is run of the mill for me. ( )

I loved this story! I will be reading this to my students! It shows students not only about disabilities but also about the spanish culture and friendship. It can be read in a special education classroom as well as a regular education classroom. ( )

A boy relates all the good times and activities he shares with his friend Victor, who is great at telling stories, swimming, and loves roller coaster rides. At book's end, we see that Victor gets around in a wheelchair, and we know that Victor likes his friend just the way he is.

Realistic fiction: Great story about two best friends who have a lot of fun being friends. The book talks about all their wild adventures they have and all the fun things they do. At the end of the story you find out that one of them is on a wheel chair but that don't stop them from having a great time. ( )