Characters In Alabama Moon

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In the book Alabama Moon by Watt Key. Kit was the

greatest friend in the world. Kit is always sick. Kit’s hair is

almost gone and he needs to take medicine. He is a very

sick boy. Kit will end up in the hospital forever. He is a

nice friend. Then Kit thinks that the police will hurt him.

Finally He was the smartest student in the

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