Planet Earth Is Blue

Why does Panteleakos include letters from Nova when the narrator already reports her thoughts and feelings? What do the letters add that the narration doesn’t already accomplish? Use examples from the text to illustrate.

What methods or strategies does the novel use to help readers relate to Nova? Why is it important for readers to relate to her?

What makes the Wests a good family for Nova? How do they differ from the other foster families that she has known?