I Never Knew Your Name by Sherry Garland

I thought the pictures in this book related perfectly with the book. I noticed that there was not much detail put into each picture: the faces, eyes, clothing, street signs...etc throughout the book. I think it relates well with the book because this boy really wanted to meet this boy and become his friend but he never got too close to understand or see the details of his life. He always wanted to say hi or go fishing with this boy but always found an excuse to do something by himself. This boy he wanted to be friends with was having problems and finally committed suicide. Once this happened the one boy regrets not getting to know him better and the opportunities he missed to become a friend.

I believe this is a very good book. It was really sad but it also gives the reader a perspective of life. It teaches everyone on how to be a better friend and how everyone out to people who might seem to need the help. There is always an opportunity to cheer someone up or make them laugh each day because you wouldn't know what they are dealing with.

This book reminds me of an e-mail I have received many times about a boy who is walking home with all his books because he is going to commit suicide. Then all of a sudden another boy runs over, asks him if he needs help carrying the books then asks him to play. These boys became best friends. On graduation day this boy thanked his best friend for taking the time to make him feel noticed because he was carrying home the books to commit suicide. It's important to know how a little difference can go a long way; even save someones life.