We bought this bed for our son when he graduated from his toddler bed. The drawers have come in handy (though they can pinch your fingers easily if you're not careful) and the base is very sturdy and has held up well over about 2 years. The only issue we noticed with the bed is that the headboard needs something behind it to keep it from wobbling a little. I stuffed a rolled white towel behind ours between the wall and headboard and that has worked well for us. Overall, it's a great value for a grade school child.

Pros: Very sturdy base without the use of a boxspring, extra storage and looks good.
Cons: Bookcase headboard is a bit wobbly.