Setting: Boston, 1800s, During the Revolutionary War ?The molten silver was bubbling in the cracked crucible. It started to spill all over its sides leaking down onto the floor. At first he felt nothing, then a great sudden pang. The pain was excruciating. His body collapsed on the floor with his hand following behind.? In the beginning of this book, a terrible accident befalls Johnny. One of his hands is badly burnt from an accident …showed first 75 words of 860 total…

…showed last 75 words of 860 total…fine in school, I didn?t see the need for improvement. I became quite complacent.. The whole process humbled me. I realized how little I knew and that there are a lot of smarter people out in this world. They do not only do the minimum but also go a step further and strive for excellence. This broadens my perspective. I hope from now on I will work harder and be a more responsible person.