I haven't read this book in years, but I have a very vivid memory from it. I read it when I was in first grade, and I guess I didn't really figure out the moral of the story, because I proceeded to write a vicious little hate letter to my next-door neighbor. I don't think I knew what I was doing, and I was very, very ashamed of myself when it was discovered.So, if you do buy this, just make sure your kids get the point.