Meaning from Illustration

by | Feb 20, 2026

There is no text on these pages, but this scene is important for the rest of the story. What is happening here? Why does this illustration have an impact on the story?

Nighttime Actors

by | Feb 20, 2026

On page 72, it is nighttime. Latika has overcome her fear and starts to dig a hole in the field. What will happen next?

Ask the Government

by | Feb 20, 2026

Do you agree with Latika’s mother when she claims that one cannot speak to the government representative about the lack of bathrooms?

What’s Going to Happen Next?

by | Feb 20, 2026

As a class, read this quote on page 9: “cracking of the ice as it broke off the main floe.” Have students predict what might happen next. Will Pudlo get up to see what is going on? What would you do? What caused the loud “BOOM” on page 11? Can Kapik and Pudlo control...