Tex

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1979

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Chapters 1-3

Chapters 4-6

Chapters 7-9

Chapters 10-12

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Essay Topics

How do Tex’s nightmares and sleepwalking incidents reveal information about his character? How do they conflict with how Tex sees himself, as an uncomplicated person?

How does Mason’s character contrast with Tex’s? How are the brothers different? How are they alike, if at all?

Why does Tex idolize Pop? What motivates Tex to act like him?