A WEEK in the WOODS

PROTAGONIST

• Mark Chelmsey is the protagonist. He is kind and honest.
• Mark sticks up for his opinion and his friends. He doesn't lie or fib.

THE CONFLICT

• A teacher that picks on Mark is the conflict.
• The teacher,Mr.Maxwell, notices that Mark is loyal to his friend.
• Others that are involved in the conflict is Jason. Jason is Marks friend.

SETTING

• The setting of the novel is in the woods.
• An outside observer tells the story.
• The climax occurs when Mr.Maxwell realizes that Mark ran into the woods on a dangerous trail by himself.

THEME

• The mood is exciting. The author creates suspense that keeps you at the edge of your seat.
• The theme is when somebody doubts you prove them wrong. Even if someone doesn't like you, you should keep being nice back.
• Mark gave Mr.Maxwell an envolope and said it was the permission slips for a week in the woods. Mr.Maxwell didn't crack a smile. He said great. However, that is not what Mr.Maxwell's eyes said. This states how Mr.Maxwell was not kind to Mark, but Mark still was kind back

RATING OF NOVEL

• My rating would be strong.
• The author uses vivid words. Andrew Clements creates a picture in my mind. He also creates suspense which kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the novel.