Of Foster Homes and Flies

Touching and well done

Chad Lutzke has been one of my favorite writers in the past year or so after I discovered his work by accident. He writes in a very accessible manner. This is a coming of age story about a 12 year old boy and the events leading up to his dream of competing in a local spelling bee. Equal parts horrifying, touching and insightful, it's well worth your time.

Surprisingly beautiful and heartwarming story of a 12 year old boy who spends a week living with his dead mother so he can compete in a spelling bee at school!

If that doesn’t intrigue you, nothing will.