With this internal struggle, the novel takes a deeper meaning, as a young boy must watch his father act with courage against the pressure of his family. The novel Montana 1948 begins as an ordinary coming of age story of a young boy. It describes a simply country life and the boy's family life. ... "As my father took another drink of whiskey, this time a longer one that shuddered through him, I could tell that he was making a long journey while he stood in our kitchen."" ...

• Word Count: 924
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

After he looked at each and every plate in his kitchen he came to the conclusion that the turtle really was magical. ... "Your problem reminds me of a story I was told when I was a young boy about a father just like you, who couldn't choose between his children-...

• Word Count: 920
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School