Family

The theme of Family is prevalent throughout the novel. Early on it is established that Peter Lundstrom is part of a very close and loving family environment. Not only is his mother and father very nurturing, but his Uncle Victor is also a large part of his day to day family life.

It is this love of family, and love of country, that enables the children to accomplish the task they are given, traveling well over 12 miles one way down the mountain, each day. The children were allowed to do this by their families who understood the sacrifices and what was at stake.

Mrs. Lundstrom is very involved in the entire operation. She steps in when it seems that a spy might slow things down, and under the guise of young mothers out for a walk with their toddlers, she organizes the rest of the women...