What's the Message? #2

The theme of a story is the message about life that the author wants to convey to you. It is never written out or mentioned specifically, but you "get it" after finishing the story. For instance, in Song of the Trees by Mildred Taylor you might say that the theme is the strength of family members sticking together. Another possible theme might be standing up for what's right.

What is the theme (message or lesson about life) the author wants you to take with you in the book you are presently reading? Give me the title of the book and the theme you are discovering amid its pages.

Snow, snow, and more snow! #1

One of these days we'll get back to school and back to blogging!
In the mean time, I'm thinking about Valentine's Day (can't you tell?) and catching up on my reading!
I hope you are too!