Why does Omar not tell his family about being bullied? Does the novel portray this as the right decision? How does Omar attempt to deal with the situation by himself? Is he successful? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

Why does Daniel bully Charlie and Omar and not other kids in school? What makes Daniel’s bullying stop?

How does the book show the dangers of judging people without getting to know them? How does learning about other cultures help dispel negative stereotypes?