Then by Morris Gleitzman is a war fiction novel about the lives of two children, Felix and Zelda, during the war in Poland. Then was first published in 2008 and printed in Australia. Morris Gletizman's message in the book allows readers to remember and relive the unforgettable period in Holocaust and Nazi history. Gleitzman wanted to show the rare kindness of people during wartime and the effect it had on children like the main characters, Felix and Zelda. The book Then is set in Poland during the period of the Holocaust and the Nazis in 1942. The book is about the two orphans, Felix and Zelda, who escape from a train that was heading to a Nazi extermination camp for Jews. They struggled to survive without food or water. They meet Genia, a farmer who becomes their guardian and provides shelter and kindness to the two children. Felix and Zelda embark on a terrifying journey to conceal their identities, escape 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 about Zelda very much. This is shown when Felix thought "if I was twelve, I could carry Zelda on my back" and this also showed Felix's love for Zelda. He is also very intelligent, quick-witted and very courageous. 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 barn, digging the hiding place under the dog, Leopard's kennel; This once again proved Felix's intelligence. Felix also idolized Richmal Crompton, an English...... middle of paper ......e children's point of view to reveal the plot allowed readers to quickly empathize with the children. Overall, Then by Morris Gleitzman is an excellent novel and combines true historical events with a touch of fantasy and adventure. Using interesting characters, an exciting plot, distinctive use of engaging language and imagery, Morris allowed readers to imagine the suffering and pain experienced by Jewish children during the Holocaust period. Although there was probably excessive 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 during the war and to explore touching and difficult themes with a beautiful, intriguing, captivating and exceptionally written book. plot. Then allow the reader to feel and grasp the unimaginable.