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Maria Padian

Out Of Nowhere

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013

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How does the author use soccer as a metaphor for broader social and cultural issues? What does the sport represent in the context of the novel? How does it represent different things to different characters?

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Analyze the impact of social media on the characters’ lives and the unfolding of events, especially considering the Facebook incident involving Tom and Samira. How does social media foster cross-cultural understanding and/or exacerbate misunderstandings?

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How does Maria Padian use foreshadowing as a literary device to build anticipation and depth in Out of Nowhere? Identify and analyze instances where Padian subtly hints at future events or developments.

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