Bought this for my 10 year old girl who was struggling to carry a big load of books everyday and needed the wheels.  It has been less than 2 months since she got it and it already is showing signs of distress.  The handle is not faring well with the steps on the bus and looks like it will not make the rest of the school year. She cut herself on a surround on the wheels (I asked her why she was playing with it and she declared all the kids play with the wheels on their backpack.  Again - probably OK for a careful older child or adult, but just not cutting it for a 10 year old.  Attractive enough and enough space for a decent but not huge load of books.