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(3) Base Camp
Because Paperboy is told entirely from the perspective of an eleven-year-old boy, the language is extremely straightforward and easy to follow. In addition to the simple language, the book strives to make things as clear as possible. After all, Victor is so used to people misunderstanding him because of his stutter that now that he's writing his story out, he wants to make sure it makes perfect sense. It's the perfect book for readers who want to get lost in Victor's world—without getting too bogged down by complex writing.