He talked about one laboring job in particular that he acquired one summer. ... After he graduated from Stanford a friend told him about this summer construction job he knew was available. ... Through reading this book I understand somewhat more of what minorities in our country have to go through. ...

• Word Count: 1295
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Eventually, his teachers grew concerned as he really struggled with reading. ... However, his extra work on his reading over the summer (as was the bargain allowing him to be passed on to second grade) didn't help him advance much at all. ... At the same time that he was trying to come to terms with his reading difficulties, he discovered new strengths in other areas such as music and art/architecture and design. ...

• Word Count: 1446
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School