The cover and description of this book screams kid appeal, and I was excited for a lighthearted read. P.S. = Pooper Scooper....elementary age boys, come running! However, I was not prepared for how dark and sad this book is. The text does not jive with the cover or the title. Considering the text alone, it's a decent book. For the right kid, this book could help them work through some issues, realize they're not the only one in a tough situation, etc. But, I am concerned that the type of kid who will pick this book off the shelf will not be able to process the dark themes. 24 hours after putting the book down, some of the images described are still in my head. Even as an adult, it's not a good feeling. I was going to say that this is much darker than other RICBA nominees, but then realized the ones I've read already deal touch on the Vietnam War, bullying, and racism. Nonetheless, this one has crime and violence on top of poverty. Which you really wouldn't expect from the cover. Luckily, it also has resourceful kids and a happy (if a little too neat) ending.I did like it, but I don't know that I will be reading it to the students.
What do You think about The PS Brothers (2010)?
I like that the characters see that a big mean dog isn't the way to solve their problems.
—sweet_moriel
I liked this book because it was emotional. Princess was very funny.
—tebochiri
