When authors refer to other great works, people, and events, it’s usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.
The only shout-outs we get in this story have to do with geography. They help situate us by giving us some context—the mention of Seney tells us that the story takes place in the upper peninsula of Michigan—but the title is also a little deceiving. Go read our “What’s Up with the Title?” section if you want to learn why.