48 pages 1 hour read

James Ramsey Ullman

Banner In The Sky

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1954

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Essay Topics

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How does Rudi’s relationship with his father’s legacy address the impact of the loss of a parent or loved one in a child’s life?

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One of the primary themes in Banner in the Sky is Maturity and Masculinity. What are three traits of maturity in the novel, and how does Rudi acquire them?

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Character versus nature is a common conflict in adventure novels. What is unique about the way that Banner in the Sky approaches this conflict?