Then by Morris Gleitzman is a war fiction novel about the lives of two children, Felix and Zelda, during the war in Poland. Then it is first published in 2008 and is printed in Australia. Morris Gletizman's message contained in the book allows readers to remember and relive the memory of the unforgettable historical period of the Holocaust and the Nazis. Gleitzman wanted to show the rare kindness of people in wartime and the effect it had on children like the main characters, Felix and Zelda. The book Then is set in Poland during the time of the Holocaust and the Nazis in 1942. The book is about two orphans, Felix and Zelda, who escaped from a train headed to a Nazi extermination camp for Jews. They struggled to survive without food or water. They met Genia, a farmer who became their guardian and offered shelter and kindness to the two children. Felix and Zelda embark on a terrifying journey to disguise their identities, escape from sinister Nazi soldiers, and overcome the challenges and suspicions of Genia's neighbors. There are three main characters in Then, they are Genia, Zelda and Felix. Felix is ​​a ten-year-old Jewish orphan whose parents were killed by the Nazis. Although Zelda is not his family, he is very protective and cares a lot about Zelda. This is illustrated when Felix thought "if I were twelve I could carry Zelda on my shoulders" and this also showed Felix's love for Zelda. He is also very intelligent, quick thinking and very brave. He pooped his pants to prevent Cyryl and his gang from pulling down his pants and discovering his Jewish identity. He made a hiding place for Zelda in the stable, digging the hiding place under the dog, Leopard's kennel; once again this demonstrated Felix's intelligence. Felix also idolized Richmal Crompton, an English......middle of paper......children's point of view to reveal the plot allowed readers to quickly sympathize with the children. Overall, Then by Morris Gleitzman is an excellent novel and combines real historical events with a touch of fantasy and adventure. Using interesting characters, a compelling plot, and a distinctive use of engaging language and imagery, Morris allowed readers to imagine the suffering and pain experienced by Jewish children in the time of the Holocaust. While there was probably too much repetition of the word “Then” at the beginning of each chapter, Then allowed readers to think about, remember, and respect the Jewish people who suffered in war and explored poignant and difficult themes with a beautiful, intriguing, captivating and exceptionally written text. plot. So allow the reader to feel and grasp the unimaginable.