Be Smart-President Hinkley

Books are such an important part of our education. No mater if we are three or seventy-three, we are all constantly learning.
Reading is an essential part of learning about the world around us. By picking up a book, we are bringing information, new thoughts and different ways to look at things, into our mind. Instead of turning on the TV, read something. Enlighten your mind, become more educated, like President Hinkley urges us to do.


Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Trouble

Trouble
Gary D. Schmit
Houghton Mifflin 2008

Summary
Henry's brother, Franklin, is struck by a car one night, and is mortally injured. The driver of the car is a Cambodian refugee, Chay, who attends the same high school as Franklin. Instantly Henry's family starts to fall a part, and people in their small town in Massachusetts start to harass Chay and his family. That's when Henry decides to climb Mt. Katahdin. He and Franklin had been planning on climbing it, so why should Henry stop just because Franklin can't come anymore? Along the way he meets up with Chay who has problems of his own. This story is about love, acceptance, forgiveness and facing the truth.

Personal Review
I LOVED this book! It was very well written and kept me turning pages until I got to the end. Schmit is a vivid writer, and I felt some of the relationships that were severed and made in this book. Although one thing I felt was missing was really getting to know Henry. I felt that Schmidt didn't let us into his mind enough. Although this could have been done so readers focused on the emotions more, or other things in the book. Overall it was an excellent book with an excellent message.

Cautionary Notes
I don't think there are any swear words, but I could be wrong. There is violence and harassment as well as a family dealing with a tragedy.
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