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The Rocket Boys Book Report
Haileigh Feagin
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Achieving my dream
In the novel Rocket Boys Homer Hickam, Jr. referred to as Sonny had a dream. He wanted to build rockets and one day work for NASA. I also have a dream of becoming a professional softball player just like Jennie Finch. I hope to one day attend University of South Carolina and play for them to earn my name. I plan to reach my destination just as Sonny did. I plan to achieve my goal by three steps practice, dedication, and putting my school first. I will continue to practice and get better at softball. Just as Sonny does, he continuously remodeled and tried new things. Sonny’s rocket continued to improve and got better each time he made a new rocket. I also will be dedicated and never give up. Sonny
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