Introduction
As we start a new novel, it is important to look at the context, or the situation and events that are related to it to help us better understand it. We will meet many characters in the course of the book. They all come from varying economic situations, but they are all experiencing World War II together.
Task
With the help of a few provided websites, you will develop a picture of what World War II was like for people living in England at the time of the novel. Using the provided worksheet, you will answer key questions that will aid in this process. Think of yourself as a historian, armed with the task of learning more about an important time in history.