The Boy on the Porch
Sharon Creech
Setting:
Marta and John lived in a two story farmhouse on a dirt road far from thw town,
John had a farm with many animals and large open fields.
Houses out in open land are the best, you have plenty of space to play around and not disturb your neighbors.
Main Character
Jacob,the main character was found asleep in an old cushion chair at the young couples front porch. His feet were bare and dusty,his clothes fashioned from rough linen.
Nobody knew who he was or where he came from,Marta and John found him with only a note. The young couple decided to keep him while waiting if anybody would come back to pick him up. The boy wouldn't speak he would tap things, and then they figured out that Jacob did not have the ability to speak.
Other Characters:
Marta,Johns wife is very kind,sweet and caring to others.
John,Marta's husband is caring and worried
Lucey: Jacobs friend,isnt able to talk,sweet
Luceys mom: caring,helpful
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- Well written
- Details
- life lesson