Chapters 20 & 21

I don't usually like books that have sad endings, but this one's not too bad. Lois Lowry makes readers feel that although it's upsetting that Matty died, his life was very important and he made a big difference. I like how these last two chapters were very detailed; they cause many different emotions all at the same time. Also, it was written so that it didn't seem like Matty just died, it was more like his soul rose up so that he could enjoy and remember his life one more time before he really gave himself up to his gift. He forced all his power into the earth, he tried his best, and he did it. He saved his friends, family, Village, and probably many other communities as well. He used his gift very well.