Now in a hard cover form, this powerful story of the transformation of a troubled young fellow who escapes the police to find friends who lead him in a direction of self-responsibility and deep insight. This is a great story for adolescents but also a wonderful read aloud book for younger children. There is no story more moving that one about the journey of a human soul.There are so few truthful tales of aspiration for the young that this is a must have for the growing youths in your life! This marvelous, new format of hard-bound makes the book even more of a treasure to keep forever.