About This Book
Maxmillian, known as Bo, is looking forward to a fancy new life after his mother's remarriage. However, he first spends a month with his estranged father, Woody, an itinerant camel-keeper who performs at various events. This unexpected journey introduces Bo to a world far removed from his mother's "first class" expectations, filled with unusual characters and genuine experiences. Through his travels with Woody, Bo learns invaluable lessons about kindness, loyalty, the true meaning of love, and the difference between superficial appearances and authentic self-expression. This heartwarming story is ideal for children aged 7-11, exploring themes of family, identity, and social class in an accessible way.
Bo learns about kindness, love, loyalty, appearances, and pretense from the unusual characters he meets when he is sent to live with his father after his mother decides to remarry.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What does "first class" mean to Bo at the beginning of the story, and how does his understanding change by the end?
2
How are Bo's mother and father different? What important things does Bo learn from each of them?
3
The book talks about "the art of pretending." What do you think that means, and how is it different from being dishonest?
4
Have you ever met someone who seemed one way on the outside but was very different once you got to know them?
5
What does this story teach us about family, even when families look different?
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