Cindy: I believe that you are correct. It just might be that it was just a bit too heavy for Shelley when younger, although that book happens to be one of my very favorite books (even enjoyed it in high school). Two other books I really liked and have not had time to search for on BKS are "Bird Man of Alkatraz" and the book that "The Great Escape" was taken from, title of which escapes, grrrr! Reggie