Sleeper
Eric Walters
- Reading
- Read together or check in after sections involving espionage, asking which clues seem important and how the mystery is developing. This can help gauge whether the action feels comfortable.
- Themes
- Family mystery: DJ follows clues and symbols in England in hope of learning the truth about his grandfather. The family question appears to motivate the journey, but the overview does not explain what the truth is or how it is treated.
- Espionage and danger: The adventure includes encounters with spies, guns and double agents, and mentions the Cambridge Five. Espionage is a clear part of the adventure; whether the book glamorises, criticises or simply uses it as a plot device is unclear.
- Worth knowing
- Spies, guns and double agents are part of the adventure. Their depiction and the intensity of any dangerous scenes are not clear, so consider checking in if these topics concern your reader.