The Little Prince

This is a book about Antoine de Saint-Exupery, a pilot who crash lands and is stranded in the desert where he comes across a little boy who asks for nothing more than for Antoine to draw him a sheep. Though it seemed like a simple, even silly, request, Antoine obliges, thus creating a friendship between him and the boy called the Little Prince.

The boy tells Antoine of his world and how it is only large enough for him and his vain flower, whom he left to try and discover new friends. The Little Prince travels to hundreds of different worlds and planets, never finding what he wants. Until he came here.

On Earth, he meets many creatures and creates bonds and friendships with each of them. Until he meets Antoine. Antoine listens intently to the boys stories and adventures, and realizes that he needed this relief:  a relief from all the adults who do nothing but work or are depressed. The Little Prince inspires confidence and compassion back into Antoine's heart.

Reading The Little Prince tugs on your heart strings. It is a novel that changes your perspective to that of a young boy with hopes and dreams beyond the moon and stars.

by  Avery McMillen, 8th Grade, Lowcountry Prep School

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