Do you know any other stories which feature brothers and sisters?

Do you know other stories where animals guide and help the protagonists?

 

How is the setting for The Purple Lady different from a classic fairy story?

Why do you think Jamlia Gavin chose to use a more up-to-date setting?

 

Which are about a character seeking eternal life or remaining young forever?

Do you think it would be good to live forever? Why/why not?

Find out about the Hindu goddess, Shasti. What does she have in common with the old woman in The Purple Lady?

How important is Miskouri to the story?

What would have happened to Abu if he didn’t have Miskouri with him?

 

Why do you think Shasti demands an eye for helping Abu to rescue Leyla?