Give me horror, schlock, sexy times, but the one thing that makes me more emotionally wrecked than anything else is starving children and overall food insecurity. Just hoping this little midge can find food and a dry place to sleep than anything else. But he finds support and employment, and eventually a better life, where all it takes is some compassion from others to give this sweet boy a chance. Was endeared to his plight, and hoping for the best for him. Not a typical gripe from me, but I wish for more at the ending. Maybe a few years down the line, how as an adult he passes along kindness and charity. But, it's a satisfying enough ending and a good read.