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I Am The Cheese Adam's Journey

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How would you feel if you decided to ride you bike from Monument, Massachusetts all the way to Rutterburg,Vermont? In the book I am the Cheese by Robert Cormier, Adam is a 14 year old boy decided to ride his bike all across the world. During Adam 's journey he meets a lot of generous people such as Arnold and Edna. Adam go some help by very generous people. Adam explains an Extremely crazy journey in this book. Follow Adam 's journey in the book I am the Cheese.
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