Now

by Morris Gleitzman

When Zelda’s parents go to Africa, it is her grandfather, Felix, who looks after her. Zelda learns about the bravery he has shown throughout his traumatic childhood but also realises that he has had to face many dangers. Together, they have face further danger when a forest fire spreads towards their home.

Themes

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  • Bullies
  • Friendship
  • Sadness
  • Australia , WW2 Holocaust, Memories Of The Nazis And The Death They Brought, Being Jewish Or Polish, Murder, Hanging)
  • Ethnic Diversity
  • Empathy
  • Bravery
  • Compassion
  • Forgiveness
  • Survival
  • Pets