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1. Where will Hazel be working after she leaves Hogan's Rare Book Shoppe?

Hazel is leaving Hogan's Rare Book Shoppe. She is going to work for Sotheby's. Her new job will be on the international team of specialists in rare books and manuscripts in English literature.

2. Who does Hazel work with at Hogan's and how does she feel about leaving her colleagues?

Hazel works with the 92-year-old owner, Edwin, and his 60-year-old son, Tim. She also works with Poppy, who is 25 and has worked at the bookstore since she was 18. Hazel is looking forward to her new job but will miss her wonderful colleagues.

3. How did Hazel's father die?

Hazel's father left in 1938 for RAF training. Just a week later, his family received news of his death. During his training, there had been a firy faulty engine that took his life.

4. Why does Hazel tell her sister stories in Chapter 3?

Hazel tells her younger sister, Flora, stories when she watches her in the afternoons. The stories help pacify Flora and get her to sit still and stop being so restless. They also help when Flora cannot sleep at night.

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