The Fifth of March

Seeing history through a child's perspective made the events feel more immediate and personal. I wonder if this was a deliberate way to engage young readers with such a serious topic.

The way characters reacted to the chaos made me think about how ordinary people experienced these historic events. How authentic do you think the portrayal of public sentiment was?

The story felt rich with period details but accessible for middle-grade readers. I’m curious about her process for choosing what to include or omit.