Jeremy and the Magic Lobster by Matthew Licht introduces us to a young boy from Coney Island, deeply connected to the blue waters and salty air of his hometown. His dreams of sailing around the world are abruptly altered when his favorite food, a lobster, pleads for its life. Jeremy, believing the lobster to be magical, saves it from the boiling pot (Short Stories, n.d.). However, his hopes are shattered when the lobster turns out to be a mere con man, leading to his ultimate decision to toss it back into the ocean, a moment filled with disappointment.
Jeremy is my favorite character in the story, as he reminds me of innocence and purity. His continuous sincerity and belief that a talking lobster will grant his wishes for a sailboat and other
