by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 27, 2026
Why does Parvana choose not to let the girl come with her on the journey? How do you think that decision makes Parvana feel?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 27, 2026
Why would Parvana carry her father’s books on her journey? Why do you think they are called a “precious bundle” (page 13)?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 27, 2026
Reread the section about the Soviet tank (pages 18–19). Why do you think the author included it?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 27, 2026
Where were Parvana and her father headed, and why were they going there? Why did they have to stop?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 27, 2026
Who is Parvana and what do you learn about her in this chapter? Why do you think she is pretending to be a boy?
