Chapter Seventeen: Bombs

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?

Chapter Sixteen: Leadership

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?

Chapter Fourteen: Golden Days

Why does the author describe the time in the Green Valley as “golden days” (page 135)? How are all the characters growing stronger? What is helping them heal and grow stronger?