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October Sky By Homer Hickam
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In the novel October Sky by Homer Hickam the character, Homer is forced for many obstacles against all odds. Homer Hickam is a 15 yr old boy who wants to build rockets from a poor coal mining town he doesn't have support. He doesn't have the materials he needs. He needs to know how to build rockets.
Homer Hickam had a lot of problems. He's trying to make his dad proud. He had trouble writing algebra. Another problem is in school the jocks pick on him and girls didn't like him. The greatest problem he faces is learning to build rockets he must find a way to build his rockets to fulfill his dream to become a rocket scientist.
Homer Hickam never gave up against all odds. He persevered with algebra and even thought
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