The Journey Back

The Journey Back, by Priscilla Cummings was the book I read, and is a fiction story. This story is about a 14 year old boy named Digger. He pulled a prank on his neighbors little boy that resulted in the little boy dead. His consequence was to go to a facility far away to discipline and make him rethink about his actions from the incident. He didn’t intend to kill the boy, but the prank went too far unexpectedly. Shortly after a month he escapes from the facility. During his escape he encounters many dangerous obstacles that risk his life. He’s eager to get home because he’s concerned for his siblings and mother since he has an abusive father. He wants to return to stand up and help his family. Along the way he meets a dog who follows him through his journey. His injuries cause him to stop and take a brake, so he hides at Riverside Campground. He also meets a girl (Nora), and boy his age (Luke) at this campground. He also gets a job working with rescued horses. Certain things that come up during his escape make him realize and rethink about his past, and his problems he has. Asking himself, what is it that I’m really running from? The lesson of the story that I got from reading this book was don’t run away from your problems because if you do, you’ll face them again in your future that won’t lead to anything good, so benefit for yourself. One of my favorite parts of the book was when Digger saves Luke’s life because he is drowning. It’s a big turn over after that incident happen, that’s when I think all the important situations happen.  I overall thought this book is a great book, it leaves you hooked and wanting to keep reading!