Patricia McCormick Patricia McCormick grew up in a suburban area. She graduated from Rosemont College in She lives in New York, with her husband, son, and 2 cats. For the book SOLD Patricia went to Nepal, and India and interviewed girls, and women to find out truly how they lived. That is why this book is so detailed, and believable.

Protagonist The main character in this book is Lakshmki. She lives in the villages of Nepal, and her family is very poor. She is 13 years old, goes to school, and think of the boy she is going to marry.

Antagonist The Antagonist is the lady that runs the brothel, Mumtaz. Mumtaz is that lady that is in charge of all the girls in the brothel. She beats the girls, and calls them names. She also starves Lakshimi until she decides to participate in what is going on.

Favorite Character My favorite character in this book is the man who works for the American government. He comes in as a customer, but only wants to talk. He talks to her and gives her hope that she will one day be freed.

Exposition Learn about the family. The boy she's to marry. How life is for her. Learn very poor conditions. How they get water.

Rising Action Journey to India Handed off from man to woman. Takes a train Passes through unfamiliar cities Arrives and is turned over to Mumtaz.

Climax American comes back. All the girls hide. With no proof of anything going on he cant really do anything. She doesn’t know if she should yell or not. Does she trust the American?

Falling Action He comes back the second time This time she speaks out. She is freed, and taken away with the American. She is still worried about her other friends that were left behind.

Resolution She gets taken to a safe house. She starts to get her life back together the best that she can.

Time Period This book takes place in present day India, and Nepal This is important because it helps us understand how lucky we are to be living in america, and how other people in the world are living.

Themes The theme of this book is children who are sold into prostitution.

Rating I would give this book a 10 I also would recommend that you read this book! It’s a real eye-opener and makes you realize how others in the world live

Alcohol Abuse

Underage Drinking The younger you are when you start drinking, the greater your chance of becoming addicted to alcohol at some point in your life. More than 4 in 10 people who begin drinking before age 15 eventually become alcoholics.

Children are drinking as young as 11 years old. In 2005, there were 145,000 emergency room visits by young adults that were linked to alcohol. Some of the results and effects of underage drinking are school problems, like higher absences and poor grades. If you are an underage drinker you are less likely to participate in youth activities.

Side Effects. The most common things that happen when are drinking, are Difficulty walking, Blurred vision, Slurred speech, Slowed reaction times, Impaired memory and blackouts.

Drinking and Driving One of the largest dangers in underage drinking is driving under the influence.

Facts Each year in the U.S. there are over 120 million episodes of Impaired driving. One person is killed every half-hour due to drunk driving.

Supportive Parents Some parents believe that it’s safer for their teens to drink at home than to drink anywhere else. Other adults, including some parents, mistakenly think that underage drinking is part of growing up. They may view it as a rite of passage—one that often follows a teen’s high school graduation instead of his 21st birthday.

Adult Abuse In today’s society, people do not consider alcohol to be a drug because it is used all over the world for social events and religious and cultural reasons. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, more than 14 million people in the United States abuse alcohol, which comes out to 1 in every 13 adults.

You may have a problem if…. Drink to calm their nerves or reduce depression Consume their drinks at a fast rate Hurt someone or them self while under the influence. If they experience medical, social, or financial problems that were caused by drinking

Understanding Alcohol Problems.. Some people drink responsibly, while others drink to the point of losing their health, their family, or their job? Why is that? There are no simple answers. Drinking problems are due to many interconnected factors, including genetics, how you were raised, your social environment, and your emotional health.

"I went to a party, Mom" I went to a party, and remembered what you said. You told me not to drink, Mom so I had a sprite instead. I felt proud of myself, the way you said I would, that I didn't drink and drive, though some friends said I should. I made a healthy choice, and your advice to me was right as the party finally ended, and the kids drove out of sight. I got into my car, sure to get home in one piece, I never knew what was coming, Mom something I expected least. Now I'm lying on the pavement, And I hear the policeman say, "The kid that caused this wreck was drunk," Mom, His voice seems far away. My own blood's all around me, as I try hard not to cry. I can hear the paramedic say, "This girl is going to die." I'm sure the guy had no idea, while he was flying high, because he chose to drink and drive, now I would have to die. So why do people do it, Mom Knowing that it ruins lives? And now the pain is cutting me, like a hundred stabbing knives. Tell sister not to be afraid, Mom tell daddy to be brave, and when I go to heaven, put "Daddy's Girl" on my grave. Someone should have taught him, that its wrong to drink and drive. Maybe if his parents had, I'd still be alive. My breath is getting shorter, Mom I'm getting really scared. These are my final moments, and I'm so unprepared. I wish that you could hold me Mom, as I lie here and die. I wish that I could say I love you, Mom So I love you and good-bye.

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