... 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 Gokey. Mattie lives in a small town where money is scarce and working hard on the farm is a way ... is not able to depend on her family for money. School is not a part of a child's daily routine in Mattie's small town, especially in the 1900's. This action makes it clear t...

• 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 ... 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 in the kitchen. Like her I have a natural talent for cooking. This trait will help me when I go to college so I don't have to always order take out. Finally, a third trait I receive from my mother is that I am a ... has a saying, "If life were easy, everyone would be a m...

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