Review of The Black Balloon (2008) by &Hearts;Kim&Hearts; — 29 Aug 2008

Sad and Heart warming all at the same time...A teen's prospective about living with an older Autistic Brother.

This review of The Black Balloon (2008) was written by &Hearts;Kim&Hearts; on 29 Aug 2008.

The Black Balloon has generally received positive reviews.

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By Principe N (3) on 11 Aug 2011

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