A Boy No More
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This document contains a summary and analysis of a book presented by Islam Bowman. The main characters are Adam, his father, mother, Boa and Nancy. The story is about Adam who lived in Hawaii and had to move to Virginia when his father died in war. The setting involves Adam receiving a letter from his grandfather inviting him to live in New York, but his best friend Davi cannot go with him. The author of the book is Harry Mazer.
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- 1. 11-15-10 Author: Harry Mazer Presentation: Islam Bowman
- 2. Summary / Main Characters This book is about a boy who lived in Hawaii then had to move to Virginia when his father died in a war. Adam Father Mother Boa Nancy
- 3. Recommendation I recommend this book with 5 out of 5 stars because it is a great book. I recommend this book for the grades 4th and up. They probably get the story.
- 4. Setting of the Story The setting of the story is when Adam and his family receives a letter from grandpa from New York. He wants Adam to go live with him, so Adam invites his best friend, Davi -- who lives in Hawaii. Davi can’t go because his mom told him that Davi couldn’t go with him to New York.
- 5. Having fun yet? Answer out loud please. Thank you. Raise your hand.
- 7. Pop Quiz
- 9. Really … Pop Quiz! Who are the main characters? What is the story about? Who is the author? Who made this presentation?
- 10. Answers Dad Adam Mother Boa Nancy The story is about Adam and his family moving to Virginia after his father dies. The author is Harry Mazer. Islam
- 11. This is my excerpt of my book.
- 12. Why I choose this part of the story because it talks about how his family wants Adam to go to New York to go live with his grandpa. His best friend, Davi, writes back and says he couldn’t come, and Adam mom said his friend couldn’t go with him to live with his family.
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