Powerful and effective narrative voice -- with the exception of the intentional yet inconsistent misspellings throughout. Yes, this is the perspective of a nine-year-old boy (authentically and engagingly rendered), but he's telling the story, not writing it. A few false notes in plotting are struck, but overall an interesting story due solely to the point of view.

[in response to blurb comments: I agree that the comparison to Christopher in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is appropriate, but parallels to Scout Finch are way out of this league]