Behind the Bedroom Wall

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1996

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Chapters 11-15

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Contrast the characters Rita and Eva. What does each girl symbolize? Which one of them does Korinna most resemble?

What hints do the opening chapters plant about Frau and Herr Rehme’s involvement in the underground movement and the existence of a secret space in the home?

What does Behind the Bedroom Wall teach readers about the insidious effect of Nazi propaganda, particularly on children?