Prediction

In J.R.R.’s There and Back Again, Bilbo Baggins was a hobbit who wanted to be left alone in the comfort of his home. But a wizard named Gandalf came with a band of homeless dwarves. Soon Bilbo was drawn into their journey. I predict that Bilbo will join the quest and fight a fight that isn’t his.

I think my prediction is right because it is a fantasy story so anything could happen. Also a Gandalf asked Bilbo “Would you like to go on an adventure?" In addition when Bilbo is talking to Gandalf he asked “Are you the one that told such wonderful stories about dragons and goblins and giants and the rescue of princesses.” Those are just some example.

I believe that this story is similar to The Tale of Despereaux because they are both fantasy and the main characters go on a journey fighting evil. In Deaspereaux’s case the treasure is saving the girl he loves. In Bilbo’s Case the treasure is a ring that can save all of the dwarves. Concluding my paragraph I believe that my prediction is logical and could very likely happen. 

Cole Mathews

Lonely and afraid a 17 year old boy named Cole Mathews resorts to a life of crime and violence in order to cope with all of his troubles in life. When he beats up a boy named Peter, Cole is sent to a remote island in order to transform into a new person. Cole pretends that he wants to change, when he gets to the island he is not even willing to stay for a day.

I know there is a psychological explanation for Cole’s actions. His father beat him constantly and when he wasn’t beating him he was never around. His mother on the other hand, would never stop her husband from beating her son, she would just watch and slip underneath the cowardly cold blanket of alcohol. In my opinion those are the reasons Cole feels he needs to beat up on other people, just like his father did to him.

To cocky for his own good Cole tries to escape, swimming against the below freezing  crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean. He is pushed back to shore and is frozen, like a popsicle. Trying to swim against an ocean isn’t a good idea. When he can finally move he sets fire to the cabin that he was suppose to stay in. The cabin burns along with Cole’s safety, and warmth. The last stupid thing he does is try to wrestle a bear. He is nearly mauled to death and has to survive on eating his own skin and a dead mouse.He did learn something from all his mistakes; he learned that he isn't stronger and bigger than everything.

After being mauled by a bear he  finds himself lying helplessly in a hospital bed. He knows he needs to change in order to prosper and live a good life. Just like John in the book Crash he changes and becomes a role model to everybody. He also becomes friends with the person he use to bully, just like Crash.
As he recovered from the mauling he was given, Cole left being lonely, afraid eating his dust,.and threw a life of crime and violence in the trash. He now lives a very good life and is a very good person.