Written by Sally Nicholls, I read this for the Wirral Paperbacks, and at first sight, frankly, didn't see much in it. But. When I started to read, I found it both different and enjoyable. The book is written as a kind of diary, a style of writing I don't usually enjoy, but Sally executes it excellently. It is 'written' by Sam, who has acute leukemia, and unless treated frequently, would not survive. In the book. He writes a list of things he wants to do before he dies, and questions he wants answered.
Along with his friend Felix, who also has an illness, he sets about finding answers and completing the list. Funny and uplifting, this is a very powerful book, by a promising author. Without giving too much away, you feel for the characters story, and the journey he has to make. I loved this book, and encourage other people to not be put off by the purple, childish cover.
Although an excellent read in its own right, I do think the chapters are a tad small, and some of the pages are displayed as torn out of a pad, and some have drawings in. But so long as you don't mind that then you should read it. Two hundered pages long, any competent reader should manage it, of any age.