Analysis Of Prisoner 88 By Leah Pileggi

"Prisoner 88" is a historical fiction book about a 10 year old kid who goes to the Idaho state penitentiary by Leah Pileggi. During his time spent at the penitentiary for manslaughter, he learned to read and write with Margaret. He also "worked the hogs" every single day with Henry. At the end of the novel he was pardoned by the governor and moved in with a foster family. This shows that all the choices you make have repercussions.

Jake living at the penitentiary helped show that all actions have consequences, but if you work hard you can redeem yourself and good things may happen. For example, Jake couldn't read he couldn't originally read letters that his lawyer gave him. He would have never had to have read the letters or need to know
that information if he just didn't commit manslaughter. Then, Jake had to live on bread and water for three days many times for misbehaving. “Then I got it. It was me getting just bread and water for three days. Damn.” In addition, Jake had to "work the hogs" every single day with Henry. He did not enjoy working the hogs, it was back breaking, rigorous work that a 10 year old should have to do. But, it helped him realize that his actions led to consequences. Jake had to live in the Idaho state penitentiary. If he just didn't commit manslaughter he wouldn't of had to read, work the hogs, or go to the penitentiary.

In conclusion, Jake's actions had consequences. He had to learn to read, work the hogs, and most of all live at the Idaho state penitentiary. It made him realize that you can't do something dark minded without repercussions. When Jake had to work, it had the biggest impact on the theme because it showed him that he had to have consequences for his actions. This book is recommending to young adults. They would love it because it has deep themes, a interesting plot, and a lot of action. So if you would like to find out more about this suspenseful, action packed book then read it today.