... 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 college. The first ... journey of life is no taken alone and in October Sky there are many people who help Homer Hickman accomplish his dreams. His friends Quentin Wilson, Roy Lee Cooke and O'Dell help Homer Hickman by encouraging him to never give up and they also help him accomplish his dre...

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• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... from his family and friends, but is determined to learn about rocketry. Homer teams up with the school's math nerd, Quentin Wilson, and two friends Roy Lee Cooke, and Sherman O'Dell. Homer's endeavors are thoroughly supported by the boys' science teacher, Miss Riley. Initially they start testing with crude designs, but then start experimenting with better designs and fuels. Soon a local ... ...

• Word Count: 1495
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School