General Matiska

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In the first chapter which are pages one through ten, I read about the family's home and their morning routines. The story introduces seven character with different views and attitudes. My favorite character from the story would be the father, General Matiska. General Matiska not only has a fun name but also is a General and has fought many wars. He owns many medals and is very respected in the town. I know this because the mellower took pride in working for them as told in page 6. In the story he was called by the Police Department in the middle of breakfast and what they told him ruined breakfast. If I were in his place I would have taken the call since it's very important, but wouldn't react to the kids in a angry manner. I would have taken

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