Drums Girls and Dangerous Pie is an intense book about a 13 year old boy in 8th grade named Steven Alpart and his family going through troubles when they find out that their 5 year old son Jeffery has cancer. When Jeffery found out he had cancer, he really didn't know what it was until his mom and his doctor explained to him in a friendly way. When Steve was making moat meal for Jeffery, Jeffery feel off his high stool and banged his nose on the counter top. Then, he started to bleed non stop so he was rushed to the emergency room. There, it was said that Jeffery had leukemia.
In this book, Steven changes from a boy to a man and a hero to his little brother. In the beginning of this book, Steven says that having a little brother is horrible, its the worst thing you can imagine! After Steven sees Jeffy in the hospital, he sees the pain that Jeffery has to go through everyday in the hospital from the "bone 'narrows" to the blood tests. Steven then comes along with Jeffery to help him stay calm when Medic Mike (Jeffery's toy) isn't there. One day, at the end of the book, Steven's crush Renee Albert comes at his house then he slams the door on her. Jeffery realizes Renne went from being beautiful to being my friend, and Annet went from being my friend to being beautiful. Steven realizes how beautiful and nice Annet is when he stops liking Renee ( the hottest girl in school).
In conclusion, Steven changes from a boy to a man. After being with Jeffery for a day when his mom was sick, Steven and his dad realize the troubles of their mom and Jeffery. Everyone's bond in the family is then strengthened and tighten together.
No comments:
Post a Comment