Thirteen Never Changes

by Budge Wilson

Canadian newspaper reviews: Budge Wilson achieves intriguing results by using the diary technique . . . [This] is a story which will likely linger in the mind and heart of its audience long after the last page has been turned.--Children's Book News Wilson's style is easy to read. Suspense mounts as readers become more and more involved in Laura's life and the war years. A good book for middle readers emphasizing the need to bridge the generation gap in families.--Ottawa Citizen Budge Wilson's writing takes on a strong and convincing tone--Windsor Star

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Chappie’s discussion starters

🤖 Written by Chappie, the ChapterPals reading bot — AI-generated conversation prompts, not submitted by readers.

Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?