About This Book
Based on the acclaimed film, 'The Green Bicycle' tells the empowering story of Wadjda, an 11-year-old girl living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Despite societal rules dictating that girls do not ride bicycles, Wadjda is determined to own a beautiful green bike. She embarks on a series of clever and sometimes mischievous schemes to earn enough money to buy it, navigating cultural expectations, family dynamics, and her own burgeoning sense of independence. This chapter book offers a poignant look at a young girl's resilience and her quiet rebellion against restrictive norms, making it an excellent read for discussions on gender roles, perseverance, and cultural understanding.
"Since girls do not ride bikes in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, eleven year old Wadjda has to scheme to get her own"--
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Discussion Prompts
1
Why do you think Wadjda wanted the green bicycle so badly?
2
What are some rules or traditions in Wadjda's culture that are different from yours? How do they make you feel?
3
Wadjda had to be very brave to try and get her bicycle. Can you think of a time you had to be brave to do something you really wanted?
4
What does 'freedom' mean to Wadjda in this story? What does it mean to you?
5
If you were Wadjda's friend, how would you help her achieve her dream?
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