If I were to save one book in the world, it would be "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Shel Silverstein. It is a book that really hits home for me. My mom, sister, and I used to read it every night before bed. My favorite poem was the one about the girl who wouldn't take out the trash. I find the book very interesting and would have to save it if I had to make the choice.
Silverstein is an excellent writer and the way she writes makes it easy for children and people of any age to understand. The stories and poems she tells are easy reads and catch the attention of her audience.
In the world of Fahrenheit 451, this book would be banned because, well, it's a book of course! But other than that, it is entertaining and can speak to all audiences of all ages. The poems can have many different meanings and I think that the firemen would find that intimidating.
Once books are available again in a new society after Fahrenheit 451, "Where the Sidewalk Ends" will be good to have around because of the variety of poems and stories that it brings to the table.
It is an excellent book and I have loved it since a child. "Where the Sidewalk Ends" is the book that I would choose to save.
Monday, November 16, 2009
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