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Code Name Kingfisher
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is the author? | Liz Kessler |
| Who is the main character in the present-day storyline? | The main character is Liv, a thirteen-year-old girl living in the present day. |
| Who is Bubbe, and why is she important to the story? | Bubbe is Liv's grandmother. She is important because her worsening dementia leads Liv to uncover secrets about Bubbe's past during World War II. |
| What discovery sparks Liv's investigation into her family's history? | Liv finds a chest of old letters and keepsakes while helping clear out Bubbe's house. |
| What was Bubbe's real name during World War II? | Mila |
| Who is Hannie? | Hannie is Mila's sister, whose existence had been hidden from the family for many years. |
| Where does the World War II storyline take place? | It takes place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, during Nazi occupation. |
| Why do Mila and Hannie have to change their identities? | They are Jewish and must hide their identities to survive Nazi persecution. |
| What does the code name "Kingfisher" refer to? | "Kingfisher" is the code name Hannie uses when she becomes involved in the Dutch Resistance. |
| How do Mila and Hannie respond differently to the dangers they face? | Mila focuses on staying hidden and surviving, while Hannie takes risks by actively helping the Resistance. |
| How does Liv's school project connect to the main story? | Liv is working on a family tree project, which motivates her to learn more about her grandmother's past. |
| What themes are explored in Code Name Kingfisher? | The book explores courage, family, identity, memory, sacrifice, love, and resilience. |
| How does learning about Bubbe's past affect Liv? | It helps Liv better understand her family, strengthens her bond with Bubbe, and deepens her sense of identity. |
| Why is the novel told in two timelines? | The dual timelines show how past events shape the present and how history lives on through family stories. |
| What message does the author convey about bravery? | Bravery can look different for different people- sometimes it means taking action, and sometimes it means surviving. |
| Why is this story meaningful for readers today? | It helps readers understand the human impact of history and the importance of remembering and honoring the past. |
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