I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read it, but it might be about exploration beyond Earth, like adventures in space, encounters with alien species or the challenges of colonizing other planets.
I don't know as I haven't read the book, but they could be astronauts, scientists, or some kind of space explorers.
Since I haven't read it, I can't say for sure. But it could be about time travel, as the title has 'Sands of Time' in it. Maybe it's about exploring different eras in a science - fictional setting.
I'm not entirely sure as I haven't read this specific book. But generally, books with 'fact or fiction' in the title likely explore the boundaries between what is real and what is made - up.
One characteristic is simple language. 3rd graders are still building their reading skills, so the words are not too complex. For example, in 'Frog and Toad' books, the language is easy to understand.
The main theme could be about the exploration of the supernatural or the afterlife, as 'beyond' often implies something that goes past the normal, physical world. And 'black' might symbolize mystery or the unknown in the context of the novel.
I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read it. But it could be about self - discovery, relationships, or perhaps a journey through different times and places based on the title.
Another possible theme is redemption. The 'darkness' could represent past mistakes or sins, and the story could be about the characters' journey to move beyond that, to find forgiveness and a new start in life. They have to face their inner demons and then strive to be better, to go beyond the state of being in the 'darkness' of their past actions.
The main theme might be about the power of love that can overcome lies and deceit. It could explore how characters in the novel navigate through relationships filled with falsehoods and still find true love at the end.
It could also be about resistance and conformity. The characters may face the choice of either conforming to the rules of the chocolate war or resisting it, and this struggle forms a central theme.
The main theme could be exploration. Since it's about 'beyond the wall', it might involve characters exploring the unknown areas outside the wall, facing new challenges and discovering new things.