by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 27, 2026
This chapter makes the point of how bombs and land mines devastate a country’s landscape and natural resources, and the results of that loss on the people. How does the author make that point?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 27, 2026
What do we learn about what happened to Asif?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 27, 2026
The children don’t even know who is dropping the bombs, or why. What point do you think the author is making by including this fact?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 27, 2026
In your life, how well do you handle responsibility and being the leader of a group? How well do you think you would do if you were in Parvana’s position? How must she be feeling?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 27, 2026
How would you describe Parvana and Asif’s relationship?