What is the moral of the story on my honor?
On My Honor by Marion Dane Bauer is a story about honor, choices and guilt. It tells the story of Joel’s broken promise that leads to the death of his friend Tony, and of his struggle to respond to that tragedy.
Why was on my honor banned?
(1995) because it was “depressing.” The criteria used to select the Newbery Award winning book along with a list of other books that focus on “divorce, death, suicide and defeat,” was contested. Solonor Says Ban It Because: It’s damned depressing as frigging hell.
What is the ending of On My Honor?
Joel ends up winning the race, but when he turns to look back at Tony, he finds that he has disappeared. Tony has drowned in the river they were told never to swim in as he could not swim.
Who is the protagonist in on my honor?
Joel
A Newbery-honor winning book by Marion Dane Bauer. On My Honor was published in 1987 and is a common sight in many elementary school classrooms. Joel, the protagonist is often flustered by his impulsive and reckless friend, Tony.
What are the characters in On My Honor?
On My Honor
| A | B |
|---|---|
| Tony Zabrinsky | dare-devil who always took Joel’s bike |
| Bobby Bates | Joel’s younger brother who likes to help him with his paper route |
| Mr. Zabrinsky | Tony’s dad who questions Joel about their bike trip |
| Mr. Bates | Joel’s dad who gives the boys permission to go on the trip |
What was the name of the river in on my honor?
“On my honor,” Joel repeated. During a bicycle trip to the state park, Joel dares his best fried Tony to a swimming race in the dangerous Vermillion River. The boys have been warned never to go near the river, but Tony can’t let Joel think he’s scared. Both boys jump in.
What genre is on my honor?
Fiction
On My Honor/Genres
Would be my honor means?
It would be my honor (or “the honor is mine”): It would be (or “it is”) my pleasure, privilege. idiom. to honor: to value, to respect, to prize, to appreciate; to fulfill, to carry out, to be true to.
Is there a movie to on my honor?
“ON MY HONOR”(the movie) showing nationwide on October 26/2019….
How many pages does on my honor have?
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780547722405 |
|---|---|
| Pages: | 96 |
| Sales rank: | 72,911 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.40(w) x 5.10(h) x 0.30(d) |
| Age Range: | 10 – 12 Years |