Xin Ying's
1. I find the book quite engaging. Whenever I read it, I have the urge to flip immediately to the back and read the ending instead of slowly reading it from the front to the back.
2.The author is trying to get across the reader that we as humans, we are different and should be respected for what we are, no matter what type of skin colour or what kind of race or religion.
3.The characters seem quite real to a certain extent.No I was unable to identify them. Lily somehow reminds me of myself. When I was young and immature, I used to think it was very painful to be an Indian as on their festival involved the piercing of needles into their body and walking around their temple. But now, after learned about ancient Indian history, I think that Indians are very smart and they are also very good leaders.

4.No, there wasn't. It lead me to understand that people are different and that everyone should accept everyone for who they are, and not due to their skin colour or religion.

5.I have learnt not to judge people based on their race and religion. Everyone has the right to be accepted in the human community, despite their skin colour, language, religion and their race.