What is New Pretty Town? Why does Tally sneak in there? Who does she go to see? Why is Tally not allowed to go into New Pretty Town? When will Tally legally be allowed to enter New Pretty Town? Why does Tally want to go into New Pretty Town? What happens there? What happens to the people who live in New Pretty Town when they get older?

Who is Tally? Why does she have a secret passage into New Pretty Town? Where does Tally live? For what reason? Why does Tally often break the rules? What does she expect to happen to her one day for breaking all these rules? Does Tally fear the operation? What has Tally been told about the operation? Why does Tally believe that she is ugly? What does Tally hope to change about her appearance? What is Tally's nickname...