Winner of The Week: Comment on Post Haste

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I just recently finished the book Post Haste, and I like it almost as much as the Coral Island. I loved the way Ballantyne was able to show us in depth, the lives of several different people that were all tied together in one way or another. The message of the story was fantastic! It taught that no matter how sinful we become, God can forgive us, and so can our dearest friends who sincerly want the best for us. It also told of the power of influence. Mr. Aspel was influenced badly when he came into company with Mr. Bones, and Phil learned that he needed to be a good example for his younger companion, Pax, who looked up to him greatly. Along with a vivid depiction of the postal service in the 1800's, it was a great example of loyalty, friendship,forgiveness, and redemption. -Mariah B.

Mariah, Post Haste is definitely a good one. I think your comment was very insightful. It is important that when we read books, no matter what we're reading, we need to put it through the grid of "what lessons can I learn from this." I think that you found the lessons and explained the main one very well. -Joshua Titus

(P.S. As winner of the week Mariah will receive a free copy of Ungava. -JT)