Kit says they were destined to be friends. Caleb says he was just taking a walk. Regardless of whether it was destiny or chance, Caleb and Kit met one day in the wood's behind Caleb's house and started a magical friendship that lasted the summer and helped both of escape their reality, even if it was only temporary.
Caleb has Cystic Fibrosis. The book lays it out well - more so than other books I have read. Caleb's disease affects his home life - his brother and mother are very protective, his dad couldn't deal with it so he left. It also affects his friendships, his confidence, the way he treats others. Kit seems like a breath of fresh air as she tells Caleb to just do what he wants which includes skipping out on camp everyday to hang out with Kit. But slowly Caleb realizes that Kit is hiding a terrible secret. Can their friendship survive Caleb's disease, Kit's secret, and the truth?
I really enjoyed this. I wish there had been a bit more about the time Caleb and Kit spent together though. The story really focused more on Caleb and his attempt at a bit of freedom.
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