About the Book Poor Thing tells the story of a little boy and another little boy that becomes his best friend. It shows how both overcome significant problems and drawbacks and the significance and help their friendship was to both boys. Book Synopsis Poor Thing tells the story of a little boy and another little boy that becomes his best friend. It shows how both overcome significant problems and drawbacks and the significance and help their friendship was to both boys. The artwork I have done for the story is incidental to the story, which is intended to make the reader ponder the relationships with peers and why these little boys ended up living meaningful and productive lives.