The bully boys passage picker

pg8 4th paragraph . “The other soldier turned his head in alarm. I saw his eyes widen in shock and I hesitated for a split second before i brought the axe handle down. He turned slightly out of the way and the handle struck the side of his head, glancing down and hitting his shoulder with a sickening thud”. I chose this passage as that is the turning point in Tom’s life going from life of a farmer to that of adventure and danger.

 2. pg27 2nd paragraph “You weren’t the only one wondering what i was doing out there yelling and screaming for them to follow us did you think I had taken leave of my senses?  “No! I just...just…” Don’t worry lad my actions were meant to be confusing”. I chose this passage as it shows how cunning and strategic FitzGibbon is.

3. pg70 1st paragraph “The darkness was split by the explosion of a gunshot, and a second, and a third, and a volley of muskets! In shock i looked first at Mr. McCann and then at the gate to the blockhouse. More shots rang out and a man fell to the ground! I chose this passage because it is the last one that we read and it leaves the story on such a cliffhanger.

By: Thomas