Parvana is forced to live as a boy.

December 19th, 2007

Parvana never questions her mother’s decision to dress her as a boy.  She knows her family will not survive if she cannot go outside and earn money as a boy.  I can’t imagine living in such fear.

t

I feel sorry for David.

December 19th, 2007

I knew a student like David once and everyone picked on him.

t

Are you reading yet?

December 19th, 2007

Everyone has their first book.  Has anyone finished it yet?

mr. leis