Elements of the Novel

Elements of the Novel

1. Message/Theme: That someone has a friend with them threw hard times.

2. Theme

3. How the theme is shown in the book- When Kyle dies, max is there with Justin. And when Max is traumatized, Justin is there for Max

4. Main Conflict

   • Justin's Brothers Best friend is smuggling guns over the border.
   • Cause- Tyler was faking the Army out for guns

5. Setting

   • Time- Present day
   • Location- Lufkin,Texas

6. Characters

   • Max
     • A very fun, loving Dog
     • Serious, very focused on his job
   • Justin
     • very sassy to his dad.
     • Very spunky, he finishes what he starts
   • Tyler
     • Rude, and mean to Justin
     • Evil, bad, and cruel