9/26/11
Book Report Project
Mrs. Fox’s Class
Summary a book
“Leaving Paradise”
Simone Elkeles:
She wrote many books that are very popular to read such as “Perfect Chemistry” or “How to Ruin My Teenage Life.” She understands teens’ life experiences. She loves to write a book about teenagers. She is the bestselling teen romance novels. She is well known author. I highly recommend you to read her books. She is the best!
Beginning of the story:
Caleb Becker, a boy who went to prison for a year and half. He was driving under influence by drinking. He accidently ran over a girl, Maggie Armstrong, and went back to the party due to feeling so guilty. The most ironic part is Caleb’s closest childhood is Maggie Armstrong, the person who got hurt by him. Maggie’s one leg couldn’t move, and for the rest of her life, she walks cripple. Maggie used to crush on Caleb and now she hates him to death because she ruined her life.
Maggie Armstrong:
Maggie was very angry with Caleb for ruining her life! She can’t walk normal, and she had to attend therapy every week to heal her leg. She couldn’t bear the pain she have since a car accident occurs. People were making fun of her for walking so weird, and she feels lonely. Before she …show more content…
He regrets big time, but he knows he can’t come back to avoid the situation. He moved on, and tries to finish his community services. The court demanded Caleb to help this old, sweet lady named Mrs. Reynolds for his community service hours. He came by to her house and knocked the door. Who answers the door? There is Maggie Armstrong filled with surprised, but angry. Overtime, Mrs. Reynolds forced them to get along together. One day, they got stuck in attic together. They tried to forget what happened in the past. Later on, they were fallen in love even though Maggie knew Caleb is the one who hit-n-run on