All to Pieces is the story of Cato's courage. Cato takes a great risk when he travels alone into Confederate territory searching for Jimmy. He has nothing to rely on except his wits. He tries repeatedly to pass as white. Although he employs various physical props to sustain his disguise, when he succeeds, it's due to his self-confidence and his mastery of language. When he fails, it's because of his self-doubt. In All to Pieces both Cato and Jimmy wrestle with self-doubt.
Despite the difficulties of Cato's journey, some unexpected and wonderful things happen to him along the way. He makes two new friends, who I expect will appear in future installments in this series.
Despite the difficulties of Cato's journey, some unexpected and wonderful things happen to him along the way. He makes two new friends, who I expect will appear in future installments in this series.