Paul Acampora has written numerous novels and short stories for young readers. Kids, parents, and critics praise his work for its laugh-out-loud humor, rollicking dialogue, and heartfelt characters. Paul is a dad, husband, former kindergarten teacher, and full-time development professional now living in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley.
A solid story of friendship . . . The characters are multidimensional and compelling, and the plot includes some unexpected turns . . . Despite these twists, the book has a hopeful ending, leaving readers eager to learn more about the characters. A multifaceted, realistic fiction tale. -School Library Journal With brokenness as a theme, crushing sadness could have sunk the narrative, but Acampora leavens the story with Noah's humor, Riley's tell-it-like-it-is feistiness, and Oscar's openness to receiving help. -The Horn Book Reminiscent of Gary D. Schwartz's sparse writing style . . . [A] fine testament to kindness, friendship, and positive parent-child relationships. -School Library Connection