Junior becomes a traitor to his reserve by going to town to the white school, on the advice of a teacher. It is a very courageous move and fraught with difficulties. At first only his parents are supportive, but with time he has some surprising victories.
Author Neil Gaiman says it very well with his review:"I have no doubt that in a year or so it'll both be winning awards and being banned." I'm betting with him. This book is hilarious, heartbreaking, and an all 'round triumph. Excuse me if it talks about something "forbidden" - we should all read it.
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