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Analyze the structure of the novel. How do the pacing and arrangement of events influence the tension and suspense in the story?
How does the novel portray the innocence of childhood in the context of war and trauma? Analyze the characterization of Max and Zena.
How does Aunt Hannah’s transformation from a carefree teenager to a hardened partisan reflect the broader theme of resilience in the face of war?
By Lauren Tarshis