Written in the first person narrative style, this is a story of a 15 year old boy named Brett Gerson who had lived the life of the fabulously rich. He ate at all the best restaurants and shopped at the most expensive places. He was also one who never bothered to look at a price tag or cared about cost. Then one day, his life is turned upside down when his father is caught by the police and his family is forced to give up their rich lifestyle and live like common folks.
For Brett, it was a harsh wake up call. After being used to a life of comfort, he now has to find a job to feed himself. Sadly, he continues to maintain his arrogant and rude behavior.
This book is an interesting study of how a person handles the harsh realities of surviving in the real world.
For those that enjoy such themes where rich and poor switch places (e.g., movies like Trading Places or books like Prince and the Pauper), this book is for you.
The ending is very touching and you are left wondering what will happen to Brett as he continues to grow.
Genre: Contemporary Life/Issues Fiction
Age Recommendation: 13+
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