Novel Question: A Message that You Have Learned

                The message that I have learned from Catch Us If You Can is that we must be grateful. There are several parts of the story where I obtained this message. For instance, Rory is an extremely filial grandchild who makes many sacrifices in order to look after his grandfather. The main reason that Rory does this is because he remembers how his grandfather used to make toffee apples for him, put up Christmas trees and carry him on his shoulders during football matches. Rory also appreciates the fact that his Granda loves him very much, even though one day, the latter throws away his homework unintentionally. Despite the fact that Granda can be a bit of a troublemaker, Rory continues to take care of him and even helps him to escape from the dreaded home for the elderly, Rachnadar.

                Another instance when I learned that we must be grateful is when Rory and his Granda are helped by others. Darren Fisher helps Rory because he appreciates Rory. Although Rory did not want Mrs Foley to help him, he appreciates her concern. The people who helped Rory and his Granda include Sammy and his family, Rab as well as Norma and Nicola. Rory is extremely thankful for the help that he received from these people. The people who helped them are also grateful that such a young boy like Rory can be so matured in his thought and actions. Therefore, I have learned from the novel that being grateful is important in life.