The theme is even if you're going through rough times always look ahead of you and never give up.Negative- Sugar May Cole and her mother Reba had gotten kicked out of their home and forced to be homeless. Positive- Reba and Sugar both stayed with a lady named Lexie. They were good friends,, both Reba and Sugar got jobs and moved into a rented apartment close to Lexie and Reba's work. I Think kids who like drama/poems/inspirations. I think ages nine through thirteen should read this book. Ashley G., Grade 6