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what is the reference to a "pink card" or letter on p.169 ch.8 Just came? it mentions Jansci sees a stack of Pink cards waiting for others and she has none?

Cassandra The pink cards were letters from the men at war - so good news.
The 'travel-worn, often-sealed envelope with the double-headed Russian eagle on it' me…moreThe pink cards were letters from the men at war - so good news.
The 'travel-worn, often-sealed envelope with the double-headed Russian eagle on it' meant that the man was a POW in Russia - good news
The large white envelopes meant the man had died - bad news.(less)

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Is there any content in this book that would make it appropriate for some ages but not others?

Fiona Williams If you have a sensitive younger child, then I would recommend reading it with them, rather than allowing them to read it by themselves. It does cover …moreIf you have a sensitive younger child, then I would recommend reading it with them, rather than allowing them to read it by themselves. It does cover some sensitive topics such as severe injury, death and post traumatic stress. It is not offensive in any way, but may bring up a number of questions. Kate and Jancsi were younger in the first book, the world was at peace and the book has a playful tone to it. In this one, they are in the midst of the First World War, the world is a much darker place and they are trying to cope with responsibilities beyond their years. I love them both, and have done since I first read them in the 1960s.(less)

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tell what you think the conclusion would be about this book?