Characters
Who is Elsa’s best friend and the person who sends her on a mission after death?
Granny
What is the magical fantasy world Granny creates for Elsa?
The Land of Almost Awake
What does Granny leave behind after she dies?
Apology letters
What are some of the major themes?
Grief, death, community, connection, family, relationships, forgiveness
What item of clothing symbolises Elsa's individuality
Her Griffindor scarf
Who is the seven-year-old protagonist of the novel?
Elsa
What kingdom belongs specifically to Elsa and Granny?
Miamas
Who delivers the letters?
Elsa
Elsa often feels like an outsider at school because she is highly intelligent and different from her classmates. What major theme does this highlight?
Belonging, fitting in, being accepted
What does the Land of Almost Awake symbolise?
Healing, imagination, escape
Which neighbour is first seen as frightening but later revealed to be kind?
Monster/ Wolfheart
What type of stories does Granny tell Elsa?
Fairytales/Adventure Stories
What do the letters help Elsa discover?
Granny's secrets, past relationships and connections
After her grandmother dies, Elsa must deliver letters to strangers on her own. What theme is shown through her actions?
Bravery and courage
Understand life/heal from pain
What is the name of Elsa's mum and step-dad?
Ulkrike abd George
The fantasy stories often represent what in real life?
Real people and events
The letters are mainly asking for what?
Forgiveness
How is the theme of families explored in the novel?
Families can be messy and made up of unexpected people, families are protective, caring and help support us
What animal protects Elsa during the story?
Wurse/dog
Which character is known for constantly enforcing rules in the apartment building?
Britt-Marie
What do the fantasy stories help Elsa cope with?
Her parents’ divorce, bullying, and grief
What task becomes Elsa’s adventure after Granny dies?
Delivering the apology letters
Elsa learns that every neighbour has a hidden story and that first impressions can be wrong. What theme does this explore?
Perspective, judging others, empathy
What illness causes Granny's death?
cancer