America's Zoos: Entertainment to Conservation The children run ahead, squealing with delight. Their parents lag behind holding the children's brightly colored balloons and carrying the remnants of the half-eaten cotton candy. The family stops to let the children ride the minitrain and take pictures together under the tree. They walk hand- in-hand toward the exit, stopping first at the gift shop where they each splurge on a treat to remind them of the day's adventure. Although this may sound like
Heartbreak and Hope: A Craft Analysis of Amy Bloom’s “Silver Water” Amy Bloom’s “Silver Water” is a poignant, beautiful story about Rose, a young woman struggling with mental illness and about how the family deals with the illness. Narrated by Violet, Rose’s younger sister, the skillfully written story navigates the frightening voyage from a beautiful, gifted teenager to a disturbed adult. From beginning to end though, Violet tells her sister’s story with love and tenderness. Using a first-person