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The Battle

Review for: __Forged by fire__

Author: Sharon M. Draper

By: Madison Bernlohr “It is an inspiring story,” declares goodreads.com. __Forged By Fire__  is a magnificent book. It target people ages 12 and up. Sharon Draper has written this one of a kind book, and it is a great hit. Sharon Draper uses interesting and intriguing character that are very relatable. The book grasps you right away, and the plot keeps you guessing. Overall, __Forged By Fire__ is a book that will inspire and amaze you.

The characters that Sharon draper uses grasp you, especially the main character, Gerald. He had many qualities about him made him relatable as well as remarkable. He has been through so much.n To start, his aunt died which lead him to live with his mother. Furthermore, he hadn’t even seen his mother since he was young, for she was sent to jail. At this house he had many many troubles. Many people can relate to him in a sense that he went through the same struggles that many people have.

The plot in this book is compatible to the characters. Because of the plot, the characters act in the way they do. As far as the character most influenced by the plot is Gerald. After losing his aunt, Gerald had to return to his mother who had been taken away from him as a young child. In fact, he now has a stepfather as well. His step father is extremely abusive to him and his sister. Read this book to find out if Gerald can overcome his problems. As you read this exciting novel, you too will feel for Gerald and his story.

“I absolutely love this book.” states readingthroughlife.ca. __Forged by fire__ has won some well deserving awards. This book has won Correta Scott King Literary award, ALA best book for young adults, and an ALA quick pick. Furthermore,If you think that's a lot then you should see how many awards Sharon Draper has won.Just a few include; 5 time winner of The Coretta Scott King literary awards, New York best Selling Author, and National teacher of the year. Her books are quality as well. she, herself said, “I am a creator, a visionary, a poet. I approach the world with the eyes of an artist the ears of a musician, and the soul of a writer. This book and it’s author is well deserving of every award she got.

To wrap everything up, it would be dumb not to read this “inspiring” book; according to goodreads.com. You know you want to read it; so get up and read this unique, and magnificent book. The characters will amaze you. The plot will marvel you. This book; __Forged By Fire__ is truly astonishing.