Sachar accentuates many themes and key issues within his story, ones which young and old can relate. ... To Place the book in the context of literary tradition, it would be first useful to define what is meant by literary tradition. ... Friendship and loyalty are two themes of the book which are recurrent within the plot. ... Loyalty is another theme which Sachar highlights within his writing, this theme is exemplified in Stanley and Zero's friendship. ... Finally, two other themes which are central to the story it's ending are luck and fate. ...

• Word Count: 1943
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Sachar accentuates many themes and key issues within his story, ones which young and old can relate. ... To Place the book in the context of literary tradition, it would be first useful to define what is meant by literary tradition. ... Friendship and loyalty are two themes of the book which are recurrent within the plot. ... Loyalty is another theme which Sachar highlights within his writing, this theme is exemplified in Stanley and Zero's friendship. ... Finally, two other themes which are central to the story it's ending are luck and fate. ...

• Word Count: 1946
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate