A West Texas Children's Story(2007) -
Neglect, companionship, resilience, and the loss of innocence West Texas Lullaby , Dream It Out Loud
: While recovering at Ben’s house, Cassie convinces him to run away with her to Baltimore, where she claims her "cool," liberal aunt and uncle live. The Journey
As they near their destination, it is revealed that Cassie has been hiding a traumatic secret about the car accident. A West Texas Children's Story(2007)
: A girl who survives a tragic car accident outside Ben's house that kills her parents.
The story begins in a small town in during the 1960s. The story begins in a small town in during the 1960s
: Cassie is institutionalized in a psychiatric ward, and Ben, determined not to leave her, joins a nearby military academy in North Carolina just to stay close to her.
: A 12-year-old boy whose parents are emotionally distant—his mother is obsessed with Hollywood movies, and his father spends all his time building a boat in the backyard. : Despite their circumstances, Ben dedicates himself to
: Despite their circumstances, Ben dedicates himself to fulfilling the "plan" they made together during their journey. Key Details Information Director Brad Isaacs Starring AnnaSophia Robb (Cassie), Cayden Boyd (Ben) Themes