Winter break blog

The book I have read was "The Polar Express" the author is Chris Van Allsburg. The genre is fiction. The Polar express is a family favorite. The young boys name was not given. This book was taken place in the 1950s. This young boy wakes up to find a mysterious train. A conductor appears, asking the young boy to go on a journey to the North Pole. The young boy think its just a dream and sees other children going the same way. While traveling, lots of obstacles such as Deer blocking the railway, ice frozen over the railway, and steep hills going in and out. The young boy finally realizes that it was not a dream. 

This story has many themes. The main one that they mention is "You have to see, to believe". The reason is because this kid does not believe in fantasies. The young boy then sees Santa, and realizes he finally needs to see to believe. This young boy has seen many things that are myths and fantasies. The theme could explain a lot to the world today. The theme is stating that you should go out into the world and see fro yourself. Even if its something you don't believe in.