The story "Calling Home" is about a thirteen year old girl, named Jean Brandt. Jean and her family headed to the mall for last minute Christmas shopping. While at the mall Jean and her sister go to the General Store, which is her favorite. As she walked down the isle a Snoopy button caught her eye. She shoved it in her pocket and walked out of the store. She was caught, handcuffed, and taken to wait in a jail cell until her parents came to pick her up. In "An American Childhood" Annie Dillard learned about determination and perseverance. As one man chases them for throwing snowballs at his car. He doesn't stop till he catches them.

I believe writers use framing so you can visualize a scence. You get a picture printed in your mind then by the end of the story everything comes together. As a reader I may be able to understand and anaylize the story.

Many elements make up a well told story. Writing thougths of characters, setting the scene, learning a lesson or decribing it in detail all help to make you feel like you are there. I enjoy reading stories that I can't predict what's going to happen. I have my own theroies, but sometimes they are totally wrong. I like books that make you think a little.