This book has meant the world to me since I first read it in middle school. It helped me through some of my roughest times and every time I see a copy on a shelf somewhere, I scoop it up no matter the condition. I give copies to friends when they have babies or as holiday gifts when that person means a great deal to me. It will forever have a place atop (and yes, I mean displayed on top) my bookshelf. Heck, I quoted this book during my high school grad speech. Five stars isn't nearly enough to express my love for this book. Thank you, Norton Juster. You not only saved my love of reading, but me personally.