The Skakel's Press Daily
By Harry Skakel
Book Summary
Bilal has taken on a challenge few men have accepted, much less boy. Bilal has to go through every precaution to make sure his father does not find out about India. Bilal is even so brave to include his friends in his project. Bilal represents faithfulness.
Bilal is a boy tormented by what he is doing, until he is released by his tormentor. Bilal’s town is is a wreck. Muslim gangs patrol the streets slaughtering Hindus. When the Muslims attempt to kill Bilal, by setting his house on fire his brother Bhai saves him. His father dies before the house is set on fire. His father completely loved him as he said it “You are my India.” Bilal is released of his burden and he moves into his aunts house. He never sees his brother again. 60 years later he receives a letter from his fathers doctors great grandson. The letter is signed by his father. It says that Bilal’s father knew what Bilal was doing and was not sad, rather happy that his son was so thoughtful.
The Final Breath
In this Picture Bilal's father dies on his own arms saying "You are my India"
The Realization
At the very end of the book Bilal is handed a note from his father's doctor's great grandson. It reads that Bilal's father knew what Bilal was doing and was proud of him.
The beginning
In this part of the book Bilal promises to never lets his father now that India is in Havoc.
Character traits
Braver Than the Lion
Spotlight on History
Leadership Without Support
British control was abolished since years of control.
2. Muslim/ Hindu Gang Fights, Muslims and Hindus were fighting on the days until Partition.
2. Muslim/ Hindu Gang Fights, Muslims and Hindus were fighting on the days until Partition.
Storys Place In Time
1. Vietnam war
Starting in November 1, 1955 the Vietnam war was a disaster. The US did not succeed to keep back the invading southern Vietnam.
2. Kennedy Assassination
On November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was shot fatally in the head in his convertible on a parade.
3. The Kent State shooting.
On May 4, 1970 guardsmen shoot many because of the protest at Kent State
4. Katrina Hurricane
With winds approaching at 174 miles per hour hurricane Katrina brought destruction with it on August 23, 2005.
5. First African American President elected
The morning of January 20 was joyful, the first black president had been elected.
6. Newtown Massacre.
Just last friday ( the 14th of dec) Adam Lanza walked into an elementary school and shot 28 people, 20 of which were kids.