57 pages • 1 hour read
Though he’s terrible at it, why does Donald love running? What does it mean to him?
Why does Donald want to be a mailman? What does that job represent to him?
Explain why the Waiting Man’s endless wait for his brother intrigues Donald. How does this relate to his own experiences growing up?
Plus, gain access to 8,550+ more expert-written Study Guides.
Including features:
By Jerry Spinelli
American Literature
View Collection
Childhood & Youth
View Collection
Coming-of-Age Journeys
View Collection
Juvenile Literature
View Collection
Laugh-out-Loud Books
View Collection
Pride & Shame
View Collection
Realistic Fiction (High School)
View Collection
YA & Middle-Grade Books on Bullying
View Collection