Book Report III

· Title of book : The Prince an the Pauper

· Author : Mark Twain retold by Michael West

· Publisher : Longman Group

· Year of publication : 1981

Setting

The setting of the novel is in London in year 1547.

Major characters

1. Edward

Description : He is a Prince. He lives in Palace. He is very loyal with his friend, kind, and an honest person.

2. Tom Canty

Description : He is a poor boy who lives in an old house in the poorest part of London. He very loves his mother and his sister. He is very obedient and an honest person.

3. Miles Hendon

Description : He is a strong man and a very kind person.

Summary

Tom Canty was a poor boy who lived with a very cruel father. He wanted to meet Prince. Someday, he could meet Prince. Surprisingly, Edward, The Prince, wanted to be Tom Canty and wanted to go outside Palace so they changed over. After they had changed, Edward went out the palace. He was hungry and wanted to be himself again and so did Tom. Unfortunately, when he didn’t know where was Tom’s house, so he decided to back to the palace. He asked people who he met but no one believed with him. John Canty, Tom’s father, found him. Edward didn’t want to go with him but John Canty forced him.

There was a problem so Canty’s family wanted to run away from their house. Edward was missed in crowded. He met Miles Hendon. Miles Hendon helped him and he wanted to take Edward to his house. Miles Hendon was very kind with Edward. Miles Hendon told about his life to Edward. He told that his brother, Arthur took his house, his land and his wife. So, he decided to take it again from Arthur. He wanted to meet King to get all it again.

Someday, Edward went to meet Tom. He wanted to change himself to be a Prince again. It was difficult to make all people believe with him. Fortunately, Edward and Tom could meet again. All people looked at them. They were very confused because they had the same face. Actually, Lord Hertford tried to find who was a real Prince. Finally, he knew the real Prince. Then, Edward was crowned King, Tom Canty lived in the Palace, Tom’s sister and Tom’s mother lived in a very nice house, and Miles Hendon got his house, his land, and his wife again.

What is the Major conflict in the story?

The Major conflict in the story is the Edward’s struggle to make people believe him that he is a real Prince.

How does the story end?

The story ends with happy ending. Edward is crowned King and he becomes a very good king because he has been among the people and he has learned how they live and what they need. Tom lives in a Palace. Miles Hendon gets his home, his land, and his wife again.

What is the theme of the book?

The theme of the book is we must always say thanks to God for all we have. Just be yourself and don’t think to be another person because God has a good plan for our life.

Do you like the book?

Yes, I like this book because I can learn more about life. The moral value that I find is very close with our life. This book tells a story that is different with another book, so it’s a very interesting book.

This book was easy to read.