"Sometimes the world is a puzzle waiting for us to solve it. Other times it's a mystery to appreciate and accept." Elena, Michael and Lucy, three friends since kindergarten, decide to honor their late eighth grade teacher, Fat Bob, by getting all incoming ninth graders to read his favorite book, To Kill a Mockingbird. They promise that "no mockingbird will be hurt in the making of this conspiracy." Lucy's dad is the principal of St. Bridget School, (The school from which the three just graduated.) and her mom was just pronounced cancer free. Told from Lucy's point of view, the story is humorous, sad, insightful, and filed with literary references and a love for books and reading that should appeal to all bibliophiles.
"To Kill a Mockingbird is not about symbols. It's about people."
"People live or die based on good medicine, good luck, and the grace of God."
"We are all broken, but sometimes the jagged pieces fit together nicely."
"Dickens' novels are like roller coasters. You have to enjoy the ride."
"Life is a gift. Going to church is like sending a thank you card."
"A book connects to the universe like a cell phone connects to the Internet."
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