Entry Seven: Outside Reading II

Throughout the book, Melinda has been working on an art project. A tree. Her goal was to create something beyond just a picture, a sculpture, a painting. Twas the last day of school and Melinda spent her time in the art room finishing up her project. So for starters 1) Andy Evans was revealed as a bigger pervert than they had originally thought 2) The school year was over 3) Life was slowly becoming better. It is said that life can't get better without hitting rock bottom first. This tree, this simple art project became all of Melinda's year in one. It tested her motivation and persistence when she couldn't think of another way to draw it. The project was the escape that was impossible to find after the dreadful party that altered Melinda's world. When her time was up, Mr. Freeman gives her an A+, not exactly the grade that occupied her report card often. Summer is here, Melinda has gained instant popularity due to her dominance over Andy, and she has her life back. Nothing is holding her down and this book has proved that one can be so much more than everything around them. Don't get too caught up in the world that can consume who we are as human beings. My friend once told me,” You’re my rock, my best friend, because when everyone is caught up in the world around them, you can see what is really going on beyond all that.” Humans are compassionate, determined, and human because they cry, laugh, and live.