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July 18, 2022 at 04:17 am Reply

MomGatzke

My kids and I had a wonderful journey with this book. Thank you so much! I have a question for you. And, I also would like to share some of the videos we watched along the way in our discussions to provide historical context or enrichment on the many great topics this book brings to light. Maybe other book clubs can also use these!

Question: Is Night of a Thousand Flames based on a true event that happened in history? I\\\'m curious to know where you draw from for the Night of a Thousand Flames.

Sharing: Enrichment Resources for Linked Book Club

What was the Holocaust? | by Studies Weekly https://youtu.be/qnEllhLF6ww

The History of the Swastika | by United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | https://youtu.be/VEkWXG_XTeg

What is KKK? https://www.history.com/embed/21149102#

KKK History in Colorado: https://youtu.be/YeTkMWNq8n0

Molly and Scratch Throw a Bat Mitzvah! | The Ghost and Molly McGee | Disney Channel Animation | https://youtu.be/67Hr1N59yvU

Bat and Bar Mitzvah https://youtu.be/tEBnpxhb0rc

Sisterhood: About Nuns | https://youtu.be/nmo0ggoYlyI

Clip from movie Sister Act | https://youtu.be/x9PUKth4xh0

Becoming a nun | https://youtu.be/ctPCpyTuPSE

WWII nun orphanages: https://youtu.be/Zvo4OUx7Nik

The nun who saved my life |

Paper Clip Project | https://youtu.be/hA3G9WRLZhM

https://www.veoh.com/watch/v304754MMC4JR9K

Children’s Paperclip Holocaust Memorial https://youtu.be/NGNiJAZNqzo
July 18, 2022 at 04:36 am Reply

Gordon Korman

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Hi, Mom G.,

Thanks so much for posting, and especially for all that research. I think some of the people who write into this Forum will want to check some of it out. You seem to have given LINKED a thorough read!

Your question: My "Night of a Thousand Flames" was what I considered a typical KKK activity. There is no history for it. I made it up to suit the purposes of my story. It represents what might have happened, and probably did.

I'm glad LINKED made a hit with your family. Thank you for letting me know. -----Gordon Korman-----
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Hi, Mom G.,

Thanks so much for posting, and especially for all that research. I think some of the people who write into this Forum will want to check some of it out. You seem to have given LINKED a thorough read!

Your question: My "Night of a Thousand Flames" was what I considered a typical KKK activity. There is no history for it. I made it up to suit the purposes of my story. It represents what might have happened, and probably did.

I'm glad LINKED made a hit with your family. Thank you for letting me know. -----Gordon Korman-----