Nancy Ruth Patterson
Mischievous Robert Morris Reynolds can’t even say his name right. His 'r’s' come out as 'w’s'-until a wise speech therapist promises him a special rock when he can pronounce the word 'rock' properly. Robert’s struggle to earn that rock leads him to become aware of other’s feelings. 'Characterizations are superb; even minor characters are portrayed with depth and roundness unusual in such a brief, accessible novel.' The Horn Book 'An amiable slice-of-life story. Economically told and often touching, this is a good portrait of a good- and brave- boy.' The Bulletin of the Center of Children’s Literature