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Ask Me No Questions
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by Marina Tamar Budhos (Author) (edit contributors)

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Nadira and her family are illegal aliens, fleeing to the Canadian border -- running from the country they thought was their home. For years since emigrating from Bangladesh, they have lived on expired visas in New York City, hoping they could someday realize their dream of becoming legal... read more

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After 9/11, Nadira and her family have yet to file to permanent citizenship papers and are attempting to get to the Canadian border where they are detained. Nadira's father is arrested, her mother decides to stay close to him and the girls drive back to the city alone where they need to rely... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

After 9/11, Nadira and her family have yet to file to permanent citizenship papers and are attempting to get to the Canadian border where they are detained. Nadira's father is arrested, her mother decides to stay close to him and the girls drive back to the city alone where they need to rely on each other, friends and family to get through the next several months.

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  • Nadira: She is a slightly chubby 14-year-old that must step up and be responsible when her father is arrested and her mother is detained.
  • Aisha: The sister of Nadira, Aisha runs for valedictorian at her high school. She is a headstrong, organized leader.
  • Abba: Nadira and Aisha's father. He is arrested after applying for asylum.
  • Taslima: Aisha and Nadira's cousin who is rebelling against all of her families cultural values.
  • Mr. Rashid: Add a description of this character.
  • Tareq: A teenager who claims he can help the girls and their family get the proper papers for a price
  • Mr. Friedlander: Teacher at the girls school who is concerned with Aisha's recent lack of enthusiam towards school
  • Tim: Taslima's white boyfriend who is involved in political movements with Taslima's help
  • Risa
  • Lily: Nadira's best friend who does not know about her friends troubles.
  • Mr. Chin
  • Naseem
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We drive as if in a dream.

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This book is in Kirkus Reviews: Books About Muslim Teens. (authoritative list)

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  1. Marina Tamar Budhos (Author)

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