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Trading Secrets Book Report

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1. What kind of book is this? List three evidences of this. Amish Romance, Young Adult fiction, Religious fiction 2. How did the main character feel during the book? Give evidences of this. Micah was feeling very overwhelmed, nervous, excited because she was finally going to go meet the amish boy she has been sending letters to for 6 years. 3. Compare and contrast this book with the last book you read. The last book I read was called “It’s not summer without you” The main characters “Conrad” and “Belly” they were madly in love until Conrad goes missing and she goes on a crazy adventure to find him. Which leads her back to the old beach house where they fell in love at. In “Trading Secrets” we find out that …show more content…

6. The climax of any book or story is the exciting or interesting part. Tell what you think is the climax of the book and why. The most exciting part of this book is when Micah finally tells Zach that she is actually a girl and not a boy. The thrill of waiting to see what will happens between the two of them has you at the edge of your seat. 7. What did you think was the most interesting part of the book? Why? Seeing the two differents kind of religious come together and seeing that true love overcomes what their parents believe in. 8. "What was your initial reaction to the book? Did it hook you immediately, or take some time to get into?" Why? The moment that I started to read the book I got hooked real quick, the thought of someone going out of their way and change the way they look just to meet someone they been sending letters to for years is amazing. The way the two main characters fall apart and found a way to be happy together is a eye opening and sad journey. 9. "What was your favorite quote/passage?" …show more content…

When the letters got to the Amish teacher she decided to take off the pictures of the students so her students wouldn’t pick a certain boy or girl. Over the years, Micah has been exchanging many letters and many secrets with her long time pen pal Zach. Once thing Micah never decided to share with Zach that she is a girl not a boy despite of her name. But, knowing Micah had this huge secret on her shoulder it didn’t really bug her. She didn’t really think it was such a big deal for Zach to know that she was a girl because they had so many things in common. Now Micah finally has the chance to meet Zach face-to-face. Micah thought it would be a great idea to give up her american life and experience life on Zach’s Amish farm, but she’s more than a little anxious. Will Zach be mad at her for not telling him all these years that she’s a boy? And will Micah risk losing her friendship to find something more. Micah had a long discussion with her friend Izzie and decided to dress like male and take off to Zach’s farm. For the short time Micah was there she couldn’t stand the fact that Zach didn’t know that she was a girl. Micah decided to let it all out at the dinner table. Zach felt humiliated that Micah never told him. Zach’s mom was very offended by Micah intentions. Zach had banished her from his

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