Why does Nya not want to take her little sister to the pond with her? How does this relate to Salva's situation?
The discovery of a bee hive is a couse for celebration for Salva and his companions. Use the internet to find the answers to these questions:1. What species of bee is found in southern Sudan? 2. Do bees see in color? 3. Is honey straight from a bee hive safe to eat? 4. How long has mankind used honey as food? 5. How long will honey stay fresh?
Who found food for the group and how did he find it?
How far from Nya's village is the big lake and why doesn't Nya's family live near the big lake all the time?
Where is Salva's group headed?
Who is Salva's new friend? How do you think Salva's journey will be different now that he has made a friend?
What does Nya like about the camp at the lake?
What is Nya's mother afraid of when the family is at the lake camp?
When Salva's uncle wakes him, Salva hears someone crying. What does this do to the tone and mood of the story?