I've managed to finish the last Harry Potter book--which, by the way, I thought was very dark and questioned myself how old Gusi would have to be before I let him read it. I've also managed to read another book that had been on my shelf for a while now: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne. It is the story of a nine year old boy named Bruno and a fence. A very scary fence that bifurcates and keeps out the Outs and in the Ins. I won't say more for fear that I would give too much away. However, Boyne has done such an amazing job in his writing that as I turned every page I couldn't help but think of Gusi as Bruno.
This is definitely one book that I will want Gusi to read when he gets older. Boyne apparently has a children's version which would be a good start to the subject matter. It will be appropriate to read when Gusi starts recognizing that life is not always what it seems. Or perhaps it is a good book to read even if you're an adult and need to be reminded not to take things for granted lest you find yourself wondering what side of the fence you are really on.
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