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1. The Sky Is Falling By Kit Pearson is a novel about a ten year old british girl named Norah Stoakes who is part of a group called the skywatchers with her friends who look out for german planes. Norah likes being in the “front lines” and she enjoys being in the group very much. One day everything is changed when her parents send her and her little brother Gavin to Canada for safety. In my opinion this is one of the climaxes of the story. When they arrive an old widow named Florence Ogilvie takes them both in but she only wanted Gavin but was convinced to also take Norah. Florence Ogilvie already has a daughter named Mary. Norah hates her new life, she hates her school, she hates her home, she hates her guardians strict rules. While all of …show more content…

The foreshadowing in the beginning was very noticeable. When Nora says ““Poor Goosey and Loosey,” mocked Norah. “ I bet the’ll be afraid of wolves in Canada”.” (Chapter 3). As the narrator later says this is to help calm down Nora as her and Tom talk about children being sent away for safety. She is also sad that her best friend Molly had been moved to Wales for safety. This foreshadowing is complete when in chapter 4 when Norah finds out that she and Gavin are going to Canada. Norah’s character was stubborn because she didn't want to accept change which can be seen in her reaction that they are going. “Norah sat in stunned disbelief. Then she jumped up, knocking over her chair. “I won't go!”(Chapter 4, page 27). This single reaction can tell you a lot about her character such as how she doesn't like change. Norah’s journey with Gavin had changed her as seen in chapter 19 and 20. “Norah gave up. There was nowhere to go but the Ogilvies”(Chapter 19, page 222). Then when she comes home with Gavin and receives a surprise that she never expected. As aunt Florence says “I will never send you away Norah. You’re one of the family. I want to apologize for what I said this morning. Will you forgive me? Will you let me have another chance?”(Chapter 19, 223). This character development plays on the theme of the novel which is don't judge a book by its cover. The

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