Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone

Analyze Mal’s relationship with Jennifer before and after her disappearance. How does the shift in their relationship reflect Mal’s growth as a character?

How do Mal’s ideas about her own ethnicity change over the course of the novel? Pick two events or instances in the novel that inspire her to reconsider her perspectives on race and ethnicity.

Compare and contrast the characters of Reagan and Jennifer. Consider the challenges both girls have faced, the strategies they used to overcome these difficulties, and how these have shaped their outlooks on life.