What is the Butterfly by Patricia Polacco about?
What is the Butterfly by Patricia Polacco about? During the Nazi occupation of France, Monique's mother hides a Jewish family in her basement and tries to help them escape to freedom. What is the theme of the book The Butterfly by Patricia Polacco? The theme of the story is friendship can get you through some really tough times. The author states, “ I promise, Sevrine, someday you'll be as free as . . . as that papillion. ' 'Let it fly now , Monique,' Sevrine said. 'When it flies, it will be as if Papa, Maman, and I are flying...