"This is a novel about love in all its forms." What does Paul learn about love from his various relationships in the novel? "Maestro" is a novel about maturity and adolescence, inevitably involving love in all its forms. ... Towards the end of the text, Paul reflects, and understands that Keller was not merely trying to teach him to play the piano better, but trying to teach him how to play music with a depth that just note perfection cannot give. ...

• Word Count: 913
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

In the novel, "In the Skin of a Lion,"" by Michael Ondaatje, the main character, Patrick Lewis, searches for identity and light. ... And he himself was noting but a prism that refracted their lives. ... The readers are introduced to this concept of reflecting light even before the novel begins. ... Throughout the novel, Patrick becomes like the people he associates with, and he gains a temporary identity and purpose. ... One of many themes in this novel is the search for identity and light. ...

• Word Count: 1147
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Emma is a novel written in comical tone about a young snobbish woman named Emma who develops into someone who is capable of feelings and love, and soon finds her destiny in marriage. ... Mel notes that as much as they love each other, if they were all married to someone else, it would make no difference in their lives; one empty person is as good as another. ... During the entire novel the meaning of marriage seems to be thrown around as if it should have no significance in anyones life whatsoever. ...

• Word Count: 664
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

The sleep of Birds, by Sara MacDonald, is a novel which deals with many issues such as spousal abuse, obsession, and love. ... Knowing he will come for her, Sigrid packs her bags and leaves a note for Beth, whom is supposed to return home the following day. ... I think the main theme in this novel was to let the reader know everyone has strength in themselves. ... The character I like the best in the novel was Sigrid. ... Over all, I enjoyed this novel. ...

• Word Count: 1175
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Personal Notes for Using the Book: The story is a very realistic portrayal of what first love is really like. ... There are also a lot of other issues that are brought up momentarily in the novel that aren"t deeply discussed like maybe they should be but they are brought up and could initiate conversation. ...

• Word Count: 585
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Mr.Chanler, a geography teacher at Cypress Creek High School, showed me the side of him that led me to believe in Machiavelli's novel, "Qualities of a price." ... I knew if I missed class not to ask him for the notes, he would expect me to get them from my classmates. ...

• Word Count: 753
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School