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