A: While the characters are fictional, Korman was inspired by real-life incidents of swastikas drawn in schools across the US and Canada, as well as the "Paper Clips Project" in Tennessee (where students collected paperclips to honor Holocaust victims).
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: To push back against the hate, students aim to create a paper chain with 6 million links to represent the lives lost in the Holocaust. A: While the characters are fictional, Korman was
In response to the hate crime, students attempt to create a paper chain of six million links to honor the victims of the Holocaust. Set in Chokecherry, Colorado, the book begins when
Set in Chokecherry, Colorado, the book begins when a swastika is found painted on the walls of the middle school. This act of hate triggers a chain reaction that transforms the community.
Readers often mention how the multi-perspective storytelling keeps the pace fast and the mystery engaging.