Chapter 5: Keeping Children Safe

The chapter ends, “Jasper was their watchdog, and he kept them safe” (page 59). Who should be responsible for keeping the children safe? What should the worries of children your age be?

Chapter 5: Disturbing Visuals

Which part of this chapter did you find most disturbing? Most visible in your imagination? Most interesting in revealing Shauzia’s character?

Chapter 5: Adults

“The world was full of nasty-tempered adults, and what she really wanted was to never have to see any of them again” (pages 48–49). What would you say to Shauzia about this, if you could?

Chapter 4: Challenges and Dangers

What challenges and dangers does Shauzia face by living on the streets? Imagine yourself in that position — how would you feel? How would you cope?