How did the author decide to portray the emotional resilience of the orphaned characters?
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How did the author decide to portray the emotional resilience of the orphaned characters?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down during certain parts, or was that intentional to build atmosphere?
What inspired the setting of wartime Australia, and how did it influence the characters' choices?