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Throughout the book, Jeannette and her siblings face hardships that include poverty, neglect and hunger. For instance, Jeannette learns to cook at a young age and ends up getting severe burns, a quote that supports this is " I stood up and started stirring the hot dogs again, I felt a blaze of heat on my right side. I turned to see where it was coming from and realized my dress was on fire." (page 9) This picture of a little girl cooking on the stove is reflective of the time Jeannette was cooking hot dogs.

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When Christmas time came by none of the Walls kids believed in Santa Claus, Rex and Rose Mary refused to let them believe, during this time Rex gave his children stars as his Christmas present to them instead of gifting material gifts this symbolizes his dreams and the eventual disillusionment they face. A quote that goes with this theme is " Years from now, when all the junk they got is broken and long forgotten," " you'll still have your stars." (page 41) This picture of a girl and her father is reflective on the time Rex was telling his children to choose a star.

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This theme explores the beliefs and approaches Rex and Rose Mary used to raise their children which impacted their children's development. On page 59, Mrs. Walls statement outlines her parenting philosophy on the complex relationship within the family, where toughness is valued, and vulnerability is seen as a weakness. A quote that supports this theme is " We're becoming a nation of sissies." (page 59) This picture of a mother painting and the girl behind her is reflective of when Rose Mary wouldn't pay attention to her children.

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Jeannette demonstrates the theme of the search for belonging because she finds a place where she feels valued and part of the community. While working at The Welch Daily News Jeannette is provided with a sense of purpose and belonging at 93 Little Hobart Street, that she doesn't get at home. A quote that supports this is when Jeannette says, " I loved the newsroom's purposeful atmosphere." (page 203) This picture is reflective when Jeannette felt like she was where she belonged in a newsroom with others.

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Three of the Walls kids had spent the better part of a year accumulating money in a piggy bank named Oz, unfortunately they were disappointed by their father Rex who smashed Oz and took their money. This highlights a moment of betrayal but also understanding due to a suggested effort to understand his motives a quote that supports this theme is " I knew it was Dad, but at the same time, I couldn't believe he'd stoop this low." "My first impulse was to hide Oz." (page 228) This picture is reflective of Oz the piggy bank that Rex smashed from 3 of his children.

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After 5 years the Walls children have grown up and found their own paths, demonstrating a sense of reconciliation despite their challenging upbringings. A quote that highlights this theme is "Now, no recriminations, Lori said." (page 288) This picture is reflective when the final ending the Walls family had a Thanksgiving dinner at Jeannette's home.