Would I choose the main character to be my friend?

I would choose the main character in the book River Rats to be my friend because he is very smart and he has good survival skills.  He is very courageous and he is a very outgoing person, which are all great qualities for a friend.  He has all kinds of different traits.  He is very kind to everyone and he is a great leader.  The main character in the book River Rats would be a great friend because he is a great person.