We read this book together in my grade 8 class. I don't think I ever heard the other students that quiet before. A few people cried a bit (myself included). It's so wonderfully written, and such a powerful story.

A couple years ago, I had the honor of meeting Mr. George Brady at the premier for the movie version of this. He gave me copy of this signed by himself and Fumiko Ishioka. (<== Just wanted to share that, haha)