A Very Large Expanse of Sea Puzzle

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Across
  1. 6. What Shirin seeks from her peers.
  2. 7. Something Shirin struggles to find in others.
  3. 8. Shirin is mistakenly suggested to be weak in this subject due to her appearance.
  4. 10. A subject that the school, and often the novel, lacks but addresses.
  5. 11. A character who becomes a key figure in Shirin's school life.
  6. 12. A recurring issue faced by the protagonist.
  7. 13. school, The setting where much of the story unfolds.
  8. 15. Shirin uses this as an escape from her troubles.
  9. 16. Shirin's brother who supports her interests.
  10. 19. Shirin often faces this at her school.
Down
  1. 1. A tender aspect of the novel that develops unexpectedly.
  2. 2. Shirin’s unusual hobby.
  3. 3. A popular sport at Shirin's school, around which some events revolve.
  4. 4. What Shirin must show amidst challenges.
  5. 5. Central theme of the novel.
  6. 9. A significant theme in the book.
  7. 10. A hurdle continually faced by Shirin.
  8. 14. Worn by Shirin, and often a point of contention.
  9. 17. Background of Shirin's family.
  10. 18. The state where the story is primarily set.