Andrew’s imagination took hold of him early in life, when books and stories were a main part of his life. When his father discards a notebook, Andrew takes it, which leads him to believe that the book is the key to life.At each stage in his life, Andrew takes solace in the book, using it as a crutch and someone / something to talk to when nobody else is available.Andrew becomes an oustanding student, winning lots of admiration and awards, but was it due to his obsession with the book, or was the Book steering him somewhere he did not want to go?