Have you ever been put under great amounts of peer pressure, what about family pressure, have you ever been called names or laughed at, do most people hate you? Well, Craig, the main character in Sea Glass by Laurence Yep, would have answered all of the above.
Craig's father has put him in a lot of pressure to do sports, only Craig hates them. Craig discovers his uncles cove, where everything is peaceful and learns to really look at things. Craig soon makes a friend named Kenyon, who bond together and share secrets. When Craig finds out what he is doing with his uncle isn't special, his life turns upside down. Craig gets in a fight with his dad, his uncle, his best friend, and everything is ruined. When his uncle pays him a visit, his father realizes he does not want to do sports, and everything is better than it was before.
If you like stories with a good story line and a heartwarming tale, this book is perfect for you. I am not much of a fan of these kinds of books, but I found it very enjoyable. Anyone looking for a classic tale by a great author, should read this book. =)
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Sea Glass
The novel Sea Glass by Laurence Yep is a suprisingly enjoyble 248 page novel. In this book, Craig finds himself pushed by his father to try sports and do good. Craig simply does not enjoy sports. When craig meets uncle quail, he develops a love of the sea. After making some new friends, craig loses everything. Everyone is mad at him, and he is mad at everyone, even himself. Uncle Quial comes to visit Craig and his father, then they set things straight. Craig ends up with all his friends, and a new one too. This book is very nice and gentle, it is worth reading.
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