A review by michellestoll
A Thousand Questions by Saadia Faruqi

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This was a cute middle grade story about 2 girls - one from Texas, one from Pakistan - becoming friends despite social class and language barriers. The characters and story were enjoyable, though the writing felt a little out of place sometimes; mostly it sounds like the voice of an 11 year old girl, but then there would be word choice or phrasing that felt out of character. It wasn't a big deal, but enough to knock me out of the story at times. 
Overall I enjoyed the book, enjoyed learning more about Pakistan through the eyes of a servant girl and a wealthy outsider, and would generally recommend this book.