Author's+Purpose

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[|Author's Purpose] In order to effectively evaluate a passage, it is essential to determine the author's purpose. There are three main purposes to an author's passage:
 * Author's Purpose**
 * 1) To inform
 * 2) To entertain
 * 3) To persuade

What is the author's purpose in the books below?