The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story Chapter 29 Quotes
The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story Chapter 29 Quotes
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Quote 1
Jan whispered that these members of the Underground's sabotage wing had set fire to German gas tanks and urgently needed to lie low. They'd been told to run for the zoo, and, unbeknownst to Antonina, Jan had been expecting them all evening with mounting worry. (29.6)
Hey, the enemy of your enemy is your friend. Jan has a home for anyone willing to bomb Germans.
Quote 2
"For several hours we hid in the bushes next to the house because we could hear German language being spoken," one said. (29.7)
Underground members often find themselves in hairy situations. The person talking here is one of a pair of nameless young men, probably teenagers, who risk their lives to sabotage the Nazis. You don't have to be old to be courageous. Courage has no age requirement.
Quote 3
Because pheasants were delicacies, a Pheasant House sounded quite grand to the boys, and one teased: "We'll pretend we're a rare species, right, Mr. Lieutenant?" (29.7)
Many refugees in the zoo make a temporary home in one of the animal enclosures. Exotic animals make it seem like these people staying in an exotic hotel, and that does make things more interesting. Where would you rather stay, Chateau Peacock or Skunk Motel?