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This book told a story of a young boy living life to follow his passion in life against all odds that prohibit tons of children like him everyday.

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The overall mood of the book is somewhat sad and it turns in to a very inspirational story

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In the book, one of the things that his cruel father does to emotionally abuse him is to burn his precious journals

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The theme following your dreams lead you to a path of happiness is expressed throuout the book in many situations where Neftali is overcoming an obsticle to pursue his passion.

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His dad pressed him being a doctor or dentist rather than being a poet or any type of story telling job because he found it to be a respectable profession

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The news paper picture is a symbol for his uncle that he has a close relationship to. He is his father figure in the book

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One great component of this book is the illustrations and poems that the author places all throughout the book that makes the read all the more interesting.

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In the beginning of the book, Neftali is a very shy eight year old that lives in an even stricter household with an older brother. Neftali is pushed to become what he doesn't want to but he has a passion for story telling

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Neftali has an abusive father that is not only verbally abusive but he me makes him risk his life in the ocean. He is obsessed with his sons becoming strong men of industry But his sons do not fit his description of a strong man.

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Throughout the book, Neftali is a daydreamer. His mind often wandering into whatever captures his attention at the time. He uses his imagination as an escape from the world of reality