Shared Reading - Once - Morris Gleitzman

Chapter 6 (p. 49)

‘Once I walked as fast as I could towards the city to find Mum and Dad and I didn’t let anything stop me. Not until the fire.’

1. What changes have taken place in Felix (e.g.: more cautious, fearful of Nazis) and how do they influence his actions?

2. How does Felix control his anxiety and make use of his story telling ability?

3. Theme: Instinct or Courage - Draw a picture to explain how this has been represented in this chapter.

4. Reflection: Felix’s choices. Do you think Felix did the right thing by a) taking Zelda and b) not telling her the truth about her parents at that point? What other choices did he make for Zelda’s benefit?