Tuesday, November 09, 2004
The Car by Gary Paulsen
In The Car by Gary Paulsen, Terry is a 14 year old boy who has always fel like an invisible member of his family. When his parents leave each other, each assuming that the other would take Terry, he feels less lonely than he did when they were in the house. Terry puts together a car from a kit (full sized) and takes off across country to find an uncle he vaguely remembers.
Before Terry has travelled far he meets Waylon. Waylon brings Terry to Wayne and together the three of them travel along learning. Learning about people, learning about asking questions, learning about history, learning about themselves.
When the chance comes for Terry to leave Wayne and Waylon and to head on toward his uncle, he will learn where his interests and loyalties really lie.
Before Terry has travelled far he meets Waylon. Waylon brings Terry to Wayne and together the three of them travel along learning. Learning about people, learning about asking questions, learning about history, learning about themselves.
When the chance comes for Terry to leave Wayne and Waylon and to head on toward his uncle, he will learn where his interests and loyalties really lie.
# posted by JJ @ 8:16 PM 
