"Then Abba looks at us all. 'Ready to go home?"' (page 159)
The reason why I chose these sentences is because they made me so happy. When remembering the beginning of the book and reading how far Nadira and her family has come is so amazing. I really liked how Aisha ended up telling Mr. Friedlander what was going on with her family. I think it was the right thing to do because, there was a point for having Aisha as the valedictorian, not just because she has good grades but because she has a story to tell. I am glad that the judge gave them residency because it lets Abba and his family know that someone really cares and wants them to stop having to worry so much. I really liked the ending of the book A LOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
AMNQ-Blog #12
"It's not just about breathing. It's about making yourself clear as water, honest and calm." (page 147)
Water has become such a big part in this book! The first sentence makes me thing about the time when Abba stuck Nadira's head underwater so that she would learn how to breathe underwater. When I was reading the second sentence it really stood out, it seemed like what ever her father taught her about breathing does not matter at all. The thing that does matter to her is being honest and calm when she tries to get her family a residency. Now that Nadira is taking more action then Aisha in their family I think if something goes wrong Nadira is going to think that it is all her fault. Kind of like when Aisha said it was all her fault when Uncle went to jail. I hope everything goes okay with Nadira and Aisha and their family (and Ali-Uncle!!!)
Water has become such a big part in this book! The first sentence makes me thing about the time when Abba stuck Nadira's head underwater so that she would learn how to breathe underwater. When I was reading the second sentence it really stood out, it seemed like what ever her father taught her about breathing does not matter at all. The thing that does matter to her is being honest and calm when she tries to get her family a residency. Now that Nadira is taking more action then Aisha in their family I think if something goes wrong Nadira is going to think that it is all her fault. Kind of like when Aisha said it was all her fault when Uncle went to jail. I hope everything goes okay with Nadira and Aisha and their family (and Ali-Uncle!!!)
Sunday, March 22, 2009
AMNQ-Blog #11
"I didn't save Abba. Or maybe I did, in a small way. I made them stop and see me–see us." (page 136)
I really really like these sentences. When I was reading the sentences I felt like Nadira was positive and negative. I was really shocked when I read the first sentence because it sounds like Nadira is not proud of herself. My favorite part of this quote that I picked out was "I made them stop and see me–see us." The first half of the sentence sounds like she made her parents stop and see her and the second half sounds like she made the judge and everyone else to stop and see her family. I can't wait to see what happens next!
I really really like these sentences. When I was reading the sentences I felt like Nadira was positive and negative. I was really shocked when I read the first sentence because it sounds like Nadira is not proud of herself. My favorite part of this quote that I picked out was "I made them stop and see me–see us." The first half of the sentence sounds like she made her parents stop and see her and the second half sounds like she made the judge and everyone else to stop and see her family. I can't wait to see what happens next!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
AMNQ-Blog #10
"A cold sensation tingles through my body to the tips of my fingers. It's like a map that suddenly becomes clear-lines start feeding into each other, connecting the parts. I pull out the new fax, look again. I've got it, I think. I've got a way to get Abba out." (page 117)
Reading this part in the book I was sitting on the edge of my seat wanting to know what was going to happen next. I love the description in the beginning of the sentence when she is talking about the cold tingle through her body to the tips of her fingers. When I get that feeling it is usually when something sharp scratches a chalk board and makes a screeching sound. I really like how this quote relates to a map. In the beginning of the book a theme that I noticed was a map and I like how the author, Marina Budhos refers to a map again.
I was very excited when I read "I've got it, I think." because Aisha has always been the one to fix the loose ends but this time it is Nadira. I was not really shocked when Nadira called Tareq for help. In the beginning of the book I always had a feeling Tareq would play a bigger role later on. Do you guys think Nadira did the right thing by leaving that building where she could get the green cards and social security numbers or should she have stayed and gone along with it to try to save her father?
Reading this part in the book I was sitting on the edge of my seat wanting to know what was going to happen next. I love the description in the beginning of the sentence when she is talking about the cold tingle through her body to the tips of her fingers. When I get that feeling it is usually when something sharp scratches a chalk board and makes a screeching sound. I really like how this quote relates to a map. In the beginning of the book a theme that I noticed was a map and I like how the author, Marina Budhos refers to a map again.
I was very excited when I read "I've got it, I think." because Aisha has always been the one to fix the loose ends but this time it is Nadira. I was not really shocked when Nadira called Tareq for help. In the beginning of the book I always had a feeling Tareq would play a bigger role later on. Do you guys think Nadira did the right thing by leaving that building where she could get the green cards and social security numbers or should she have stayed and gone along with it to try to save her father?
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
AMNQ-Blog #9
"She's American-born. I can tell by her accent and the way she holds herself." (page 106)
These two sentences made me remember the part in the book when Aisha would practice how she looked and held herself in the mirror before school every night. This sentence made it seem like it doesn't matter how much practice you get you will never get perfect at looking American-born. It surprises me how the way you hold herself tells a lot about who you really are. I never notice how I hold myself but know that I have read these two sentences I want to be more aware.
These two sentences made me remember the part in the book when Aisha would practice how she looked and held herself in the mirror before school every night. This sentence made it seem like it doesn't matter how much practice you get you will never get perfect at looking American-born. It surprises me how the way you hold herself tells a lot about who you really are. I never notice how I hold myself but know that I have read these two sentences I want to be more aware.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
AMNQ-Blog #8
"One day Lily finds me at my new secret exit door. 'Nadira, why are you avoiding me?"' (page 96)
I want to know why Nadira is avoiding Lily too. I understand that Nadira can't talk about her personal life with anyone except for family and Aisha but that doesn't mean that her and Lily can't hang out. In chapter 11 it became clear to me that both of the girls need each other. Without Nadira as Lily's friend she could have never known the truth about her father. I don't think that Nadira need to ignore Lily, just be more cautious on what she says around her.
I want to know why Nadira is avoiding Lily too. I understand that Nadira can't talk about her personal life with anyone except for family and Aisha but that doesn't mean that her and Lily can't hang out. In chapter 11 it became clear to me that both of the girls need each other. Without Nadira as Lily's friend she could have never known the truth about her father. I don't think that Nadira need to ignore Lily, just be more cautious on what she says around her.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
AMNQ-Blog #7
"Aisha shoves her plate aide and starts to cry. 'It's all my fault. I should have been able to convince them to let Uncle out.'" (page 86)
These sentences make me feel like Aisha has a lot of pressure on herself. I think that Aisha feels like because she might be "the smartest" she has to be in charge and if something goes wrong it is her fault. She thinks that if she tried harder she could have made a difference. The way I look at it is that there is only so much she can do and she did as much as she thought she could do at the time. I wish that Aisha let Nadira have more responsibilities and not just look at her as a younger sister because some of the time in the book Nadira acts like the older sibling. I am glad that Auntie reassured that it was not Aisha's fault. I think when Uncle and Auntie came to the United States they should have been ready to face the consequences even though they might not be fair.
These sentences make me feel like Aisha has a lot of pressure on herself. I think that Aisha feels like because she might be "the smartest" she has to be in charge and if something goes wrong it is her fault. She thinks that if she tried harder she could have made a difference. The way I look at it is that there is only so much she can do and she did as much as she thought she could do at the time. I wish that Aisha let Nadira have more responsibilities and not just look at her as a younger sister because some of the time in the book Nadira acts like the older sibling. I am glad that Auntie reassured that it was not Aisha's fault. I think when Uncle and Auntie came to the United States they should have been ready to face the consequences even though they might not be fair.
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