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An important part was when Hans gave a Jewish person bread. When the Nazis were taking the Jews on death marches, they took them through Himmel Street, and Hans gave one bread. "Hans Hubermann held his hand out and presented a piece of bread, like magic" (385). This was important because it shows how kind he is to those with less fortunate circumstances than him, but, it led to him being forced to join the military.

A part I didn't like was when Max was near death. When it is winter and Liesel brings snow to Max to give him one good experience, he gets sick from the cold and nearly dies, and Liesel spends a lot of time worrying about him. "Liesel rushed home from each day in the hope that Max was was feeling better" (319). I didn't like this because I really like his character, and I was worried (with Liesel) that he would die.

One friendship I like seeing is Liesel and Max together. When Max comes to live with the Hubermanns, Liesel starts off very shy toward him. Eventually, Liesel opens up and they become great friends. "Together, Max Vandenburg and Liesel Meminger would take in the odor of paint fumes and cement" (248). I like this friendship because although it is unlikely; the two discover they have lots in common and help each other.

One friendship I like seeing is Max and Liesel together. When Max comes to live at the Hubermann home, Liesel starts off very shy toward him. Eventually, she starts to talk to him and they become close friends. "Together, Max Vandenburg and Liesel Meminger would take in the odor of paint fumes and cement."(248). I like this friendship because though unlikely; the two find they have lots in common and help each other.

An important part was when Death reveals that Hans is helping Max and why. Death reveals that Hans is helping a Jew, Max, hide from the Nazis because Max's father saved Hans's life during World War I. "A Jew had once saved life and he couldn't forget that." (180). This is important because Hans has been trying to join the Nazi party for a long time in order to fit in, so it is surprising he would hide a Jewish man.

A trait to describe Hans is caring. When Liesel cannot sleep, he reads and comforts her despite not knowing her for that long. “The girl knew from the outset that Hans Hubermann would always appear midscream, and he would not leave” (37). This shows he is caring because despite not knowing her well or why she is screaming, he is always there to help her when she wakes up terrified.

A favorite part was when Kate and Noah admitted they liked each other. When Noah drives Kate home, he told her that he liked her after hinting at it for a while. "I have had the biggest, most ridiculous crush on you, Kate. For so long.' He catches my eye," (365). This is a favorite part because from the start of the book, I predicted Noah and Kate would date, and I'm glad it came true because they're a good couple.

A disappointing part was when Andy and Kate got into a fight. Andy reveals that he and Matt have been secretly dating, and Kate thinks that they'll make fun of her crush, resulting in a fight. "I mean, if Matt and Andy tiptoeing around my oblivious self for two weeks wasn't humiliating enough," (294). This is disappointing because Andy and Kate had a great relationship, and I don't want a silly quarrel to ruin it.

An unexpected part was when Matt moved into Kate's house. When a storm hits Roswell, a tree falls on Matt's house. Because their moms are friends, Kate's mom invites him and his mom, Ellen, to stay at their house. "I've talked a little bit with Ellen about having them stay here with us. It would just be for a couple of weeks" (222). It's not likely that Matt would move into Kate's home. Therefore, this is surprising.

A trait to describe Kate is fanciful. She imagines dating Matt, especially after getting cast as love interests in a show. "Matt Olsson is my love interest. And not even a casual love interest. Our characters literally have a love child together" (118). This shows she's fanciful because instead of thinking about how she got a lead role, which doesn't usually happen for her, she's thinking of Matt, her love interest.

One surprising part was when Matt, Kate's crush from camp, moved to her school. Kate meets up with her friends before school, and sees someone she wasn't expecting. "He's not from Roswell. He's not not even from Georgia. My heart's lodged high in my throat. Because Matt. Coke-Ad Matt. Is here" (13). This is surprising because although Kate mentions Matt earlier in the book, you don't expect him to move to Roswell.

A surprising part was Anna's death. After Anna wins the lawsuit and gains medical emancipation, she is hit by a car and dies. ¨ When the monitors flatline, I wait to see some change in her. And then I feel it, as her heart stops beating beneath my palm-that tiny loss of rhythm, that hollow calm,¨ (418). This was surprising because Anna is the central character in the book, and you would expect Kate to die, not her.

A surprising part was when Brian sided with Sara instead of Anna. Throughout the book, Brian has taken Anna's side, but during the trial he sides with Sara, messing up Campbell's plan.¨If Brian will not support Anna's decision to stop being a donor, then the judge will find it far harder to rule in favor of emancipation.¨(346). This proves that it was surprising because Campbell didn't expect Brian to side with Sara.

A trait describing Jesse is careless. When Jesse blows up an old shed, he does not realize that a homeless man lived there. "It occurs to me that the rat is most likely not a rodent, but another homeless guy. One using this shed as a shelter. 'Dan, are you saying that someone lives in there?" (246). This shows that he's careless because he doesn't look to see if there are people in a building before committing arson.

One uplifting part was when Brian allowed Anna to stay at the station. When Anna is given a restraining order against her mother, her father allows her to move into the fire station he works at. “Anna’s going to stay with me there for a few days. I think maybe she needs a little time by herself.” (196) This was uplifting because Brian knew how Anna was feeling and has been able to care for her the way Sara hasn’t.

A trait to describe Julia is nonchalant. When Julia is at school with Campbell, she is different from the other kids without a care. "She wore army boots and a Cheap Trick T-shirt under her school blazer; she was able to memorize entire sonnets without breaking a sweat." (120) This shows that she is nonchalant because she does things her own way and doesn't change just because the other students are very different.

A disgusting part was when Dorothy made Jellia kill a rat. When Amy and Jellia are in Dorothy's room, she finds a rat. She makes Jellia kill it & put it in her pocket. "Jellia clenched tighter. A trickle of blood spilled out from between her fingers, but she placed her other hand underneath in time to catch it before it hit the carpet," (326). This was vile because the author tells the rat's death in shocking detail.

One shocking part was when Gert passed away. Once Amy, Nox, and Gert finally defeated The Lion, his magic he used on Gert was too strong for her, causing her death. "I had been wondering that, too, but when I saw that Gert was still on the ground, everything else went out of my head." (242). This was shocking because we were recently introduced to Gert, and I didn't expect the author to kill her off that quickly.

One shocking part was when Amy first uses magic. When Amy and Nox are dancing, Nox calls Amy "Salvation Amy", a mean nickname she used to be called, and she gets angry and fire shoots out of her hands. "My hands got hotter-light seemed to shoot from them. Not the gentle glow I'd seen from Gert. A searching red glow. Like darts of fire." (189). This proves that Amy using magic was shocking because it wasn't expected.

One trait to describe Amy is quick-witted. When Madison Pendleton, a girl who bullies Amy, tries to pick on her, Amy replies quickly with insults worse than hers. "I knew it was mean, but it flew out of my mouth before I had a chance to even think about it. 'Maybe he just wanted to talk to someone his own size." (7). This shows that Amy is quick-witted because she created a response to Madison's bullying in no time.

One trait to describe the Admiral is dedicated to helping unwinds. He has a lot of guilt from Unwinding his son Harlan, so he creates The Graveyard in order to save Unwinds and he uses the profit to help Unwinds. "The money I get for placing Unwinds into service positions is used to feed the ones who remain," (215) This proves he is dedicated to helping Unwinds because he spent a lot of time and money saving them.

One part that was sad was when Roland was unwound. When Roland, Risa, and Connor get to Happy Jack, Roland is the 1st to be unwound. Although I didn't like Roland, I still was sad when he couldn't speak anymore. "Left frontal lobe. I..I.. don't feel so good. Left occipital lobe I.. I.. can't remember my name, but..." (286). This proves that it was sad because Roland was losing all of his memories in a few moments.

One important part was when the author wrote that "Humphrey Dunfee" was the Admirals son. After he calls Emby into his office and told him he had to go, it is revealed that his son is the famous unwind. "...glancing over at the smiling picture of his son Harlan-better known as Humphrey in modern folklore," (240). This proves that this is important because it provides new theories on why the Admiral has the graveyard.

One important part was when the author wrote that "Humphrey Dunfee" was the Admirals son. After he calls Emby into his office and told him he had to go, it is revealed that his son is the famous unwind. "...glancing over at the smiling picture of his son Harlan-better known as Humphrey in modern folklore," (240). This proves that this is important because it provides new theories on why the Admiral has the graveyard.

One shocking part was when Lev was yelling at Tyler's (Cy-Fi's) parents. When Cy-Fi and Lev arrive in Joplin, Cyrus transforms more and more into Tyler and goes to his former home and speaks to his parents, then Lev starts to yell at them. "TELL HIM YOU WON"T UNWIND HIM!' he screams." (192). This proves that it was shocking because I had no idea Lev had the bravery in him to yell and threaten people he barely knows.

One shocking part was when CyFi stole the ornament from the Christmas store. Cy takes Lev under his wing, feeds him, and travels with him, but then starts stealing things out of the blue. "Cy picks a dangling gold bauble from the glittering tree and slips it into his coat pocket. Lev just stands there, stunned," (132). This is shocking because CyFi spent all this time teaching Lev how to survive without stealing.

One trait to describe Lev would be loyal. Although Connor and Risa kidnapped him, he only attempted to get them in trouble after having many chances to do so. "Lev could have run the moment they broke out of the woods. He could have, but he didn't." (67). This exemplifies that Lev is loyal because he did not run even though he had multiple chances to get Connor and Risa in trouble.

One shocking part was when Mrs. Jones let Roger into her home. Although Roger tries to steal her purse and gets caught, she allows him into her home, lets him wash his face and eat some food. "When she got to her door, she dragged the boy inside, down a hall, and into a large kitchenette-furnished room at the rear of the house." (2) This proves that this was shocking because she brought a stranger into her home

One sad part was when kids bullied the narrator because of his jacket. The narrator wanted a cool, leather jacket, but instead he got an ugly, greenish-brown jacket. He was made fun of at school because of it. An example from the text was "During the morning recess Frankie T., the playground terrorist pushed me to the ground and made me stay there" (2). This shows that his jacket is causing his peers to torment him.

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