The old Ludlow House is at the center of the events of the novel "Peeled" by Joan Bauer. What is so important about the Ludlow House? What role does it play, both before, during, and at the end of the events of the novel?

Discuss the theme of family in Joan Bauer's novel "Peeled". How does family appear in the novel? What is Hildy's relationship with her family like? What are the consequences of such a relationship, especially with respect to Hildy?

Draw parallels between Minska's history in Poland, with Hildy's contemporary struggle in Banesville, New York. In what ways are both revolutions similar? How do they differ? Why are both important to the other?

Discuss the theme of freedom in the novel "Peeled" by Joan Baur. What is freedom? Why, and how is it under attack in Banesville? What ways do Hildy and...