Characters
Who is the narrator of the novel?
Fred (Winifred)
Where does Fred go with Luca every year?
Arthur's Seat
What theme is shown through Fred’s changing family?
Family / change
What type of narration is used?
First Person
In which country is the novel set?
Australia
What is the name of Fred’s dad?
Luca
What happens to Sam on the chairlift?
He loses his glasses
What theme is shown through Nora’s story?
Displacement / belonging
What is a metaphor?
A comparison saying something is something else
What real historical event is referenced?
Kosovo War / refugee crisis
Who is Sam?
Anika’s son / Fred’s stepbrother
Why does Pop move to the RRC?
After a fall and illness
What theme is shown through Fred’s reflections?
Identity
What does the symbol of maps represent?
Identity, change, perspective
What does Operation Safe Haven show about Australia?
Response to refugees / humanitarian effort
Who is Pop?
Fred’s grandfather
What is Operation Safe Haven?
Australia taking in refugees (Kosovar refugees)
What theme is shown through Operation Safe Haven?
Empathy / compassion
How does the author use juxtaposition in the novel?
Contrast between Fred’s life and refugees’ experiences to highlight perspective
Why is learning about refugees important in the novel?
Builds empathy and understanding
Who is Nora?
A refugee girl Fred connects with
What big change happens in Fred’s family?
Anika and Luca are having a baby
What theme is shown through the “maps” idea?
Perspective / understanding
How does imagery of landscapes (mountains, views) affect the story?
Reflects Fred’s emotions and growth
How does the novel connect personal and global events?
Shows both shape identity and perspective