The boy's thoughts and feelings portray that of a helpless victim, which most adolescence experience. ... The boys disillusion of his romantic involvement with the girl is taking him a step away from childhood and towards that of adulthood. ... The romantic journey he had been experiencing had been lonely and an extremely one-sided affair. ... Ultimately, the growth that the boy experiences through his innocent, idealistic, and disenchanted view of love is the pathway from a boy to a man. ...

• Word Count: 652
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Jacob has difficulty understanding Josie's experiences, background and what she feels is her place in society. ... By the end of the novel, Josie is able to face what life throws at her because she has matured from so many different experiences. ... She has developed in all aspects of her life with experience in all different areas as she enters adulthood. ...

• Word Count: 1024
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School