The Winged Watchman

The narrative is written from the third-person omniscient perspective. How would the novel change if it were penned from a first-person perspective? How would different characters’ viewpoints impact the novel’s tone and themes?

What roles do the dogs play in the narrative? Contrast Freya’s role with Nero’s.

Because the novel is intended for a young audience, the author glosses over the many atrocities that were committed during World War II. What oblique references are made to the German forces’ many crimes, and what tactics does van Stockum use to keep the novel age appropriate while still doing justice to the historical time frame in which the story is set?