Normally I would've run screaming from a kid!fic, but once I started reading the first part, I was hooked. You did a wonderful job handling the changes in both Sherlock and John. I particularly like that even as a kid, we still get BAMF!John. I particularly loved:

You’re smart. You hide it well, too well, because you see what the bullies do to kids who are know it alls. I should know. You let everyone think you’re warm and fuzzy and clueless but you’re intelligent and loyal and quick-witted enough to hit a bad guy round the head with a hard case. You’re my friend and I wouldn’t have you if you were anything less.


And the puppies? Nicely done from start to finish.