by boot | Feb 27, 2025
Why do you think Shauzia gives up her plan to go to France and follows Mrs. Weera instead? Were you surprised by her decision? What clues were there early in the chapter that this might happen? What would you do in her place?
by boot | Feb 27, 2025
Think of a clinic or hospital you have been in. How does the camp clinic compare? Why aren’t Shauzia’s injuries considered to be very serious?
by boot | Feb 27, 2025
Has Shauzia given up on her dream? How else does she show resilience in this chapter? What would you say to her at this point in her life, if you could?
by boot | Feb 27, 2025
Barbara offers to keep Jasper. What are her reasons? Why do you think the author included this part?
by boot | Feb 27, 2025
What do you think of Shauzia’s invitation to strangers to come into the house? Why does she think it’s the right thing to do? Did you predict that the family would react as they did?
