by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 26, 2026
One of the men at the school’s opening ceremony voices strong objections about the school. Why is he so against it?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 26, 2026
Why does Parvana do multiplication tables in her mind? What else does she do to keep focused?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 26, 2026
What do you think the author means by “Did a word like revenge have any real meaning in a country like Afghanistan” (page 25)? (For more information, read the Author’s Note on pages 199–201.) How does the author establish the theme of invasion in this...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 26, 2026
Why does Parvana not want to end up like the peddler?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 26, 2026
Why do you think Parvana is refusing to say anything? What does that say about her character?
