Discussion Guide
One Boy, No Water
Spoiler Warning: These questions may reveal important details about the story. Be sure to finish the book before reading on.
1. In One Boy, No Water, family ties are important. How do the characters show they really care for each other?
2. Zader’s allergies set him apart from the other characters. What are some of the things Zader does to cope with feeling left out at times?
3. Uncle Kahana teaches Jay, Char Siu, and Zader that there is no shame in running away from a physical conflict. Do you think it’s better to fight or flee if you can? What if you can’t run away?
4. Zader, Char Siu, and Jay all want to get a scholarship to Ridgemont Academy, but Zader doesn’t get accepted to the school. Have you ever wanted something badly, but didn’t get it? Ho
