Challenges are around in a daily basis, even though it takes time and effort to resolve, ultimately, challenges provides people with experience and growth. In the book “ I Am The Messenger” by Michael L. Printz, the theme challenge echoes throughout the novel. Ed Kennedy, the protagonist, is portrayed as an ordinary, underaged cab driver who overcomes numerous challenges and experienced an emotional joyride while being the “Messenger”. As the book progressed, Ed Kennedy transitioned from an underachieving low life to an uplifting, obliging and enthusiastic helper by undergoing events emotionally, physically, and intellectually.