46 pages 1 hour read

Maureen Sherry, Adam Stower

Walls Within Walls

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2010

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Important Quotes

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“He swung their mom, Anne, around, and they all went out to eat at a diner. They ordered whatever they wanted and didn’t take home the leftovers.”


(Chapter 1, Page 5)

Sherry quickly establishes the breaking bonds between the Smithfork family. By doing so, she prepares a foundation upon which she can build their family dynamic, rebuild their relationships, and resolve their external and internal conflicts.

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“Patrick had begun to read last year in kindergarten, but it wasn’t as easy for him as for the other kids. He jumbled things; he forgot letters.”


(Chapter 3, Page 15)

Patrick serves as a narrative representation for individuals with dyslexia. Instead of making Patrick’s journey one of hardship, Sherry makes it one of triumph and emphasizes his strengths rather than his challenges.

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“The Posts adored collecting art and literature […] It was a culturally rich apartment. I’d imagine the poems were just decoration, though we don’t have the same sort of detail on our side.”


(Chapter 4, Page 27)

The heart of the Post family treasure hunt is a search for the Intersection of Art, History, and Storytelling. Mr. Post recognized the beauty and richness of New York City and strove to pass that appreciation on to his children or to whomever found his quest.