Always October

Title: Always October Author: Bruce Coville Setting: The setting takes place in present times, in a different world that monsters live in. Conflict: Jake the main character finds out, a ferocious baby connects the two worlds, good and bad. Without a connection, the baby is in forever danger. Jake risks his life to enter the world of beasts. Point of View: There are two storytellers: Jake/Lily Plot: Little Dumpling, a monstrous baby, turns into a monster when his face is shone in moonlight. Jake and Lily are trying their best to know the secret of Little Dumpling and the connection of his familys disappearance.

Characters: The characters are Jake, the main character, Lily, Jakes best friend, Little Dumpling, the monstrous baby, Keegel Farzem and Gnarly. Theme: The theme is courage and friendship. The authors message is do whats best for everyone, not whats only best for you.