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Jan 13, 2017chelseasc rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
A sweet, funny story about a memorable young protagonist. Lincoln's a hoot to read, and his classmates are equally amusing. The "oldies" at the Alzheimer's care center where his mother works are clearly meant to be hilarious, though Van Draanen walks a very fine line. They are certainly sources of amusement, but there are moments where I found myself wondering whether there was a lack of respect and sensitivity being shown towards elderly dementia patients. Adults may want to use these moments as discussion opportunities, and overall, Lincoln is remarkably caring and understanding towards the senior citizens in his life. It's refreshing to see a mother-son relationship operating under the specter of domestic violence that is loving and supportive. Everything wraps up a bit neatly, but young readers looking for a funny read that still has substance will enjoy this one, and it would make a great read aloud as well.