Justin Sullivan

Justin Sullivan
Pool Boy
Michael Simmons
Realistic Fiction
Holiday
98

1)         Right now in Pool Boy, by Michael Simmons Brett Gerson just quit his job at a fast food restaurant because he dislikes the boss. He was forced into getting a summer job after his father was arrested and fined $10 million dollars by the government. Then Brett’s old pool cleaner Alfie offers him a job at Alfie’s Pool cleaning service he eagerly accepts the job. Soon he realizes that life is not all about money and starts to see more in life.

2)         I think that the book is very good I like how it is in 1^st person. It is from Brett Gerson’s view some parts are relatable while some parts are not. The book is very exciting and action packed, some examples are when he his dad gets arrested and when he quits his job. These are the reasons I love this book.

3)         I think a big theme in this book is maturing because throughout the whole novel Brett is maturing.  After Alfie tells Brett about his daughter and never getting to see her Brett drives to his dad’s jail and tells him he’s sorry for treating him badly and Brett’s father apologizes too.  He also matures on his birthday he knows he won’t be getting a new car but he does not complain.

4)         Alfie is my favorite character he is old but very active he is always running around and crazily driving his van. He teaches Brett a lot of important lessons about life and Brett really mature around him. He is very kind and gave Brett a leather jacket for his birthday. Alfie is never selfish and always lets Brett drive his van.

5)         My least favorite character is Frank, Brett’s best friend, he is selfish and immature.   When Brett gets the pool cleaning van and Frank knows that’s the best he can get he complains about driving in it. Also when Brett wants to throw a party at Franks house Frank objects and turns it into a birthday party for Brett knowing that Brett hates birthday parties.

6)         I think that Brett’s dad will get out of prison and apologize to Brett. Then he will get a decent job and support the family and rent a house until they can afford a new one. They will work their way up to a economically stable family.