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Chapter Thirteen: Flowers

by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 27, 2026

Picture in your mind the image of the flowers (page 126). What would they provide for the children?

Chapter Twelve: Dreamers

by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 27, 2026

Why does Asif call Parvana and Leila “dreamers” (page 115)? Do you agree with him? Explain your answer.

Chapter Eleven: Leila’s Life

by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 27, 2026

Find examples of Leila’s blunt, matter-of-fact manner. What does this trait tell you about her life?

Chapter Nine: Relationships

by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 27, 2026

How does Parvana and Asif’s relationship in this chapter differ from their usual behavior? How does this chapter make you feel?

Chapter Eight: Fairy Stories

by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 27, 2026

In her letter, Parvana writes that she no longer believes in fairy stories, and asks what she should believe in now. What would you tell her?
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