Hana's Suitcase

Nonfiction | Book | Middle Grade | Published in 2002

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Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Introduction-Chapter 3

Chapters 4-6

Chapters 7-10

Chapters 11-13

Chapters 14-19

Chapters 20-22

Chapter 23-Postscript

Key Figures

Themes

Index of Terms

Important Quotes

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

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?

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

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.