Too Different to Compare

*Authors Note: This is about the comparison of the two books, Moon of Two Dark Horses, and Shiver’s, main characters; Coshmoo and Grace.*


All across the world, books are loved and cherished for their fine words that make a single story, also for their creativity and imagination. But what happens when a reader must come to the decision to compare two of their favorite books? The book, Moon of Two Dark Horses, is a historical Fiction book written by Sally Keehn. The book, Shiver, is a fantasy book written by Maggie Stiefvater. Both great books, but when compared, they are very different yet the same.


First of all, the two main characters, Grace and Coshmoo, both show the characteristic of bravery. In the book, Shiver, Grace is brave because when she was a little girl, wolves ripped her off of her swing and dragged her into the woods. She didn’t scream at all, because she wasn’t scared. Coshmoo, in the book, Moon of Two Dark Horses, shows bravery when he brought a girl fishing with him; For that he was laughed at by his elder cousin.

Secondly, both characters believe in things that are considered 'different' in modern-day society. Grace believes that the wolves that live in the woods are good and peaceful creatures. While the others in the town think they are raging murderous savages. Coshmoo believes that the Americans are kind people because of his best-friend being American. These characters are similar yes, but what about their differences?

Most would agree that, yes; these two do have many similarities. Then again they have many differences too. Grace does believe in werewolves and Coshmoo does not. Another is that Grace has a love interest in the story; even though Coshmoo does show feelings for a girl, nothing happens between them.

These two characters are screaming differences and similarities from left to right, and north to south! In-between Grace’s love struck heart and Coshmoo’s friendship, their bravery and determination keeps them growing and strong! As well as their strong beliefs for what they believe in, they have the power of a angry bull!