Great All School Book

We chose Castaway Kid as a book for our whole school (private 6-12 independent school)
summer reading book. Our librarian and her committee chose it from a long list of
possibiities.

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We were not disappointed in the choice.
The students and adults found it a powerful and positive read. The Castaway Kid is not an
easy story but students identifed with it in powerful and significant ways. Even if they were
not orphaned, all could relate to the feelings of abandonment and isolation that seems part
of growing up.
We were doubly blessed because we convinced Mr. Mitchell to come to campus and speak
at our academic convocation and parents night.
He is a wonderful speaker and it greatly enriched our communites experience.
The whole community gave Mr. Mitchell and his story two thumbs up–way up!
Lindsey Graham, Head of School