There isn't much more I can say about this film. I think it was excellent. Far too often books fail miserably as films, but this one translated wonderfully, with an improved ending. If you like the movie, read the book, and vice versa.
Looking for a great book for a kid or teen? Look no further than the AADL's Youth Award Winners collection. We've brought together winners of the Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz Awards into a single non-circulating collection. Some of these books are hard to find, but you can read them anytime by stopping in to the Downtown Library.