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My book keeps me interested because it was a book we read in freshman year, and as I'm reading it, I keep remembering parts of the book I liked.

My favorite character is George because you would think that he is a big tough guy, but in all honesty, he cares a lot about Lennie.

I chose this book because we read it freshman year, and I am comfortable with it.

"I spent my leisure hours reading the best authors, ancient and modern." (4)

Setting - When and where the story takes place.

1800's Hannibal Mississippi

Human vs Society. Jeevin has to deal with racism on the basketball court because he is from the middle east.

The big idea here is Yang learning about the history of African Americans and their role in forming and changing the game of Basketball

"They stopped a few places shy of the corner of the court." (Feinstein 109).

"Stevie was glad that no one kept score on their exchanges, because he had the sense he was in a deep hole." (Feinstein 72)

Protagonist: Stevie Thomas

Protagonist: Stevie

Genre: Sports Fiction