... value of literature is immense. Literature exposes readers to new ideas and causes us to think. This is can be done through literature's timeless themes. A Northern Light and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn share the same theme: education is important. These two books include characters with a strong desire towards education for themselves and others. A Northern Light is a book about a young girl named Mattie ... is serious about attending college. College will allow her to escape her small town to major in something she loves, writing. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is about a young girl named Fra...

• Word Count: 800
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In the book, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Francie acquires many traits from her mother, father, and some all her own. Like Francie, I also have acquired some traits from my mother, some from my father, and some ... when I am doing homework. Unlike many people I like to do the best job I possibly can and I don't give up easily when I come to a bump in the road. When I have a problem with something I drill it until I can do it in my sleep. Another trait I receive from my mother is that I am a good cook. Ever since I was young I was helping my mother ... I receive from my mother is that I am a hard...

• Word Count: 537
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School