Outside In

This book was amazing. First, I thought that it was a tad unaccessible because there is a bit of slangy descriptors in the beginning, but they grew on me. I have read many books with many bad parents in them, but the mother in this one deserves a punch in the face. I would love to read more about the Underlanders, I was so charmed and thrilled by their lifestyle that I would read faster until we could get back to them. As a librarian THIS is exactly why I am so sensitive to children and adults who walk into the library who cannot produce id. I've never been a rule follower anyway, but just imagine if Blossom came into your library and was not able to get online because of a stupid rule. How detrimental that would be?
I know people like this exist, and whether it is an intended lifestyle or one forced onto them, we should have respect. It is possible to be a “citizen” and not walk around so completely self absorbed in our consumer culture.

We need more books like this, pronto. Or at least, I want to read them.

Edit: I forgot to mention the gorgeous cover. It's what drew me to the book, and at first I thought it was a graphic novel. So beautiful.