Strength Ann Clare Lezotte, author of T4 and Crystal Allen, author of How Lamar’s Bad Prank Won a Bubba Sized Trophy are portraying their teenage protagonist to be courageous and loving. Both Lamar and Paula encounter obstacles they wish they did not have to endure. Although these are two different scenarios and time periods both authors show us the struggles and the feeling of hopeless when things begin to get difficult and are at their breaking point in losing hope. The time these two young teenagers have spent time away from their loved ones has given them strength as they experience life without an adult figure to guide them. Teenagers should spend time exploring the world with out an adult to an extent. Paula is a thirteen year old