An Unexpected Hero

3. - Armed conflict between two countries (or sides).
4. - Something that can be learnt or taught from a situation.
6. - An unpleasant emotion triggered by a threat or danger.
7. - Repeating many sounds that aren’t supposed to be repeated, usually due to nervousness.
9. - A place to educate children.
10. - A structure devoted to reminding people of someone or something.
14. - Something thin and made out of batter, often cooked in a pan over the stove. Usually served with golden syrup as a breakfast dish.
16. - One of Matt’s male classmates.
19. - Settlements outside large urban places.
21. - A New Zealand conchie who died in 1970.
22. - A big town.
23. - One of the only people at school who treats Matt nicely.

1. - A noble person who is looked up to for their achievements.
2. - A tightening sensation of fear.
4. - A strong feeling of fondness or affection.
5. - Formally talking to a crowd.
7. - A girl in Matt’s class who mocked him because of his stutter.
8. - A journey, often to a different place.
11. - Aged.
12. - Not disturbed and calm.
13. - The main protagonist of An Unexpected Hero.
15. - A conscientious objector.
17. - A vehicle used to transport people from one place to another. Often long and classified as public transport.
18. - A person who was born recently.
20. - The one who has a crush on Susan.