by boot | Feb 26, 2025
Shauzia thinks that having no food in the cell is “the least of her worries” (page 76). What are her bigger worries at this point? Describe how you feel about Shauzia in this chapter.
by boot | Feb 26, 2025
What happens to Shauzia at the end of the chapter? What do you think will happen next?
by boot | Feb 26, 2025
The burger stand owner is the second man in the novel who gives food to the dog but not to Shauzia. Why do you think people act this way?
by boot | Feb 26, 2025
There are signs that Shauzia’s behavior and attitudes have changed a bit since she first came to Peshawar. What signs do you notice? Why do you think Shauzia has changed? How has she stayed the same?
by boot | Feb 26, 2025
The chapter ends, “Jasper was their watchdog, and he kept them safe” (page 59). Who should be responsible for keeping the children safe? What should the worries of children your age be?
