The "Pinballs" is a wonderful book. It brings laughter, tears, and joy to the reader. Carlie, Thomas J., and Harvey - all are foster children sent to a foster home. Carlie was abused, Harvey's dad ran over his legs, and Thomas J. lived with older twins until they broke there hips. My student teacher read this book to me and the class in the fourth grade. We had activies to do with the book. This book is one of my favorites and will always be my favorite! If you like happy, sad, and fun moments, this book is for you! Please take my word for it! You will become keen to this book forever and ever and ever!