A book that encourages being different from grade 7 onwards. School days are hell for Max, especially in nice weather. Then he has to go outside during breaks and can't escape the sneaky games of Marian, Benno, and Schnecke. They call him "Bonsai" and "Liliput" - just because he is smaller than the other boys in the class. Max can't talk about any of this with his parents. But Kim stands by him and reciprocates his feelings. Max's story inspires confidence in self-acceptance, even when one doesn't fit the "norm." At the same time, it prompts reflection on violence among youth and how to treat people who are "different.".