exciting and realistic because it was based on a true story and Homer Hickam

inspires the viewers to never give up on their hopes. In the movie he is inspired to

follow his dreams by his mother Elsie Hickam, Miss Riley, Quentin Wilson, Roy

Lee Cooke and O'Dell. Homer Hickam had to go through the High Five Principles

to reach his goal and win the science fair so he can get a scholarship to go to

The first of the High Five Principles is change is constant. Change is very

constant in October Sky. Homer Hickam had to go through a lot of change. In the

movie Homer’s father John Hickam got into a mining accident and it was very

critical. Homer had to work in the mines to pay for his dad’s medical treatments.

By doing this he did not go to school but he had to accept the change whether he

liked it or not. Also his life changed a lot when “The Rocket Boys” were accused

of starting the forest fire. They had to close down his homemade rockets that they

launched because of the fire but later in

never gave up hope and won the science fair. Also he was accused for starting a

which enabled him to do what he really wanted to and that was building rockets.

In conclusion, Joe Johnston’s October Sky is a wonderful movie because it teaches

Homer Hickam had to focus on his journey. Homer Hickam paid very close

rocket did not start the fire.

possible if you believe in yourself. Also with the access of your allies and

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