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In the book Countdown by Deborah Wiles, the theme that in times of trouble, families, friends, and even strangers can help reigns supreme. Throughout Countdown, Franny’s mom is seen to be supporting Franny in times of trouble a few times. On page 99, Franny is happy to see her mother after Uncle Otts’ horrifying keeling over even despite the amount of trouble she would be in. The theme is shown in this instant as it expresses that Franny is desperate for support no matter at what cost of trouble she will be in. Franny’s mom is also supporting Franny on page 176 after Margie and Franny’s fight and Franny throwing up when she picks Franny up. Franny notes her mom doesn’t publically humiliate her as she recognizes this is a tough time for Franny

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