Sam@WLABB
Written on Jun 22, 2014
Another tradition of Irving Academy is for your room's prior occupant to leave a "treasure" for the new occupant. Duncan gets the LAST room he could possibly desire -- Tim's old room. Tim was one of the things that went awry with last year's game. But, the "treasure" Tim left for Duncan may be more valuable than gold in the long run.
I really enjoyed this book.
1. I never went to boarding school. It was interesting to get a peek into the lives of children who board.
2. I never knew an albino. I enjoyed learning a little more about people with this condition and problems they encounter.
3. I loved Tim and Vanessa. Their chance encounter at the airport and their layover, made me root for them. As the story unfolded, you learn that there is a lot more to Vanessa than meets the eye.
4. I liked how the story alternated between Tim and Duncan and how their lives were intertwined, but independent of each other. How, although Tim was albino, that did not define him -- he was just a regular boy like Duncan and they experienced many similar issues.
Pacing was good, the story was interesting. I was happy, I was sad, I was hopeful, I was relieved. Overall -- a great read.