What do I think the first page of a novel should do. (edited virsion)

 By: David Garborcauskas

            (TS) A novel's first page should reel the reader into the story by grabbing your attention immediately. (SD) An exciting event is always important in the beginning of a book. (CM) An event that is funny, scary or interesting will hook the reader right from the start. (CM) For example, (assonance) The first sentence of the Jungle Book, by Rudyard Kipling, "This is the our of pride and power, talon and tush and claw". After reading this sentence you will probably want to know what is going to happen next. (SD) I also think that the first page of a novel should introduce the main character in the story. (CM) I haven't read many books in my lifetime but the few that I have read seemed like they were being rushed and didn't explain what the story was going to be about before the story started. (CM) On the other hand, some of my favorite books have started off with an introduction of the main character and an exciting event, such as, the story Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen. The main character, Brian, a boy about my age, crashes in the Canadian wilderness after the plane plunges when the pilot has a heart attack.(Alliteration) (SD) The beginning pages of a novel should simply be the beginning of a great story. (CM) The first page should be a brief introduction telling the reader what and who the story is about. (CM) Grabbing the reader and making them feel like they are actually in the story is crucial, or the reader might put the book down! (CS) When I race my racecars at the local speedway, my dad always says to me that I can't win on the first lap, but I can lose. I think the same way about novel, the author can win on the first page but he/she can also lose.