Elizabeth Fensham

This book was not what I had expected it to be at all. It was written in diary form which was a great way to see the boy, Pete, perspective on the situation. Pete's father has schizphrenia, which he does not know or understand at first and his mother had to "go away." The boy is initially kept from the outside world and family because of his father's condition. Pete is put into foster care, and discovers what really happened to his mother.

The central theme of this book could be unconditional love. The reason that this would fit is because Pete loved his father before he knew of his illness, and was determined to help him and love him just as much after he found out he had schizophrenia. His love is very inspiring and teaches us to love one another regardless of the situation at hand.… (més)