On page 165, Eva says, "I've always thought that it's those children—the ones who realize that books are magic—who will have the brightest lives." How did Eva's love of books help her throughout different points in the story? What were some of your favorite books as a child? When did you first realize the power of books? What book made you fall in love with reading? Do you think your life would be different if you hadn't found the joy of reading?