Books have opened up my world of creative thinking and the wonders of my imagination. My values molded from the Magic Treehouse to the Star Wars mythos have expanded my knowledge in philosophy, politics, and ideology. Through extensive reading, I have used the Internet to dive into character studies, converse with authors, and enter debate forums. These experiences have shaped me into the diverse person I am today, a thinker, a contrarian, and an enthusiastic writer. Traveling on a train at the mere age of four, I was given a set of earphones to listen to my first book, Magic Treehouse by Mary Pope Osborn. Exploring through Jack and Annie's eyes, I uncovered the mysteries of Merlin. These riveting enigmas led me to the lands of dinosaurs and …show more content…
Feral cats brave the struggle of hunger, humans, and rival clans. The power of personification enveloped me into the daily tribulations of my whiskered friends. Living in the morasses of the wilderness, I recognized the importance of grit and persistence and how those qualities were determinant factors in the cats' survival. I hope to embrace these attributes as I prance through the jungle of life. Bobby Pendragon from The Pendragon Series by D. J. MacHale enlightened me on the topic of time travel, teleporting me to a future world. I witnessed how humans coexisted in peace while conserving energy and resources and learned the importance of protecting our fragile environment. Bobby's riveting story made me think about man's impact on nature and how we can all participate to ensure its well-being. With a flick of a wand, I soon fell under the spell of my next reading adventure, Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling. This novel illustrated the importance of a good narrative. The story captivated me as the tale was complex and enthralling. The love of Potter's mother revealed the power of compassion. Her sensitivity is something I hope to emulate as, without love, one cannot be truly