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Who is the narrator of the story?
Maleeka
Why does Maleeka not go to the school across town with Sweets?
She froze up at the interview because she was intimidated by the girls there.
What is Maleeka's main conflict?
She is bullied for her dark skin color and the clothes she wears.
What does Maleeka do for Char?
her homework
What does Char do for Maleeka?
brings her clothes to wear
What important person has Maleeka lost?
her dad
What do Maleeka and Miss Saunders have in common?
They have both been teased for their physical appearance.
Who is Caleb?
Maleeka's crush and good friend
Who is Juju?
Char's sister
What does Maleeka's mom to cope with her husband's death?
She starts sewing.
Who are Akeelma and Kinjari?
the fictional characters in Maleeka's diary
What did Miss Saunders do before teaching?
She worked in advertising.
What do Char and Maleeka do to Miss Saunders at the end of the book?
They destroy her class room.
Why do the other teachers not like Miss Saunders?
She pushes the students too hard, thinks outside the box, etc.
Who is Tai?
the math teacher, Miss Saunders good friend
Who does Maleeka run into on the way home Char's house?
a few boys who try to mess with her/kiss her
