... before he ever put on a uniform. Gene Forrester goes through the ages of 16, 17, and 18 during the course of the story he tells. He is of athletic build and is five feet 8 ½ inches tall. He is the same height as Finny, but Gene weighs 140 pounds where Finny weighs 10 pounds more giving him a more athletic build. Gene is very intelligent and is ... at the top of his class. He is constantly striving to outclass everyone in his schoolwork, especially Brinker Hadley the charismatic class politician. Gene has trouble displaying emotion though. This can be seen when he and Finny have ... wi...

• Word Count: 1130
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... before he ever put on a uniform. Gene Forrester goes through the ages of 16, 17, and 18 during the course of the story he tells. He is of athletic build and is five feet 8 ½ inches tall. He is the same height as Finny, but Gene weighs 140 pounds where Finny weighs 10 pounds more giving him a more athletic build. Gene is very intelligent and is ... at the top of his class. He is constantly striving to outclass everyone in his schoolwork, especially Brinker Hadley the charismatic class politician. Gene has trouble displaying emotion though. This can be seen when he and Finny have ... wi...

• Word Count: 1113
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... a promotion to counting horse-drawn carriages. He's elated by this promotion because only a couple dozen carriages cross per day, giving him an opportunity to meet his love on his time off. Maintaining love that is pure and staying true to it rewards the main character. This love also brings up many questions that are ultimately left unanswered. Who this mysterious girl is ... , if they have ever met, and if he ever tells her how he feels are the questions that are brought to the readers mind. Antiques or handmade ornaments on a tree cause you to ask questions of where they have been and...

• Word Count: 706
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School