I read this book. I felt saddened by how Michael is called a freak and picked on so much. He cant even go out in public without people grabbing at him and yelling. My little boy saw this book on my table and said "mom, why does it say freak on this book" I told him how some people like to call other people names even though it hurts this persons feelings. I think Michael should just be left alone, there are more important things in this world besides his nose.