Of Foster Homes and Flies

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.

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.