41 pages 1 hour read

Karen Levine

Hana's Suitcase

Nonfiction | Book | Middle Grade | Published in 2002

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Essay Topics

1.

Analyze Hana and George’s relationship throughout the text. How and why does Levine portray their connection in these ways? How does it reflect the theme of Family Connections Across Time?

2.

Why does Hana’s suitcase inspire such engagement from audiences? Explore its significance using specific evidence from the text. 

3.

In what ways do the photographs and documents included in the text impact its meaning? Explore how several specific examples impact particular parts of the narrative