How does Chennai look different from where you live?

How does Chennai look similar to where you live?

Why do you think Gheeta's mom doesn't seem to miss Chennai like Gheeta does?

Have you ever been to the beach? If so, how is the beach you've been to similar/different from Narragansett Beach? And if you have never been to the beach, what parts of Narragansett Beach look the most interesting to you?

How does discovering Santo help Gheeta figure out how she belongs in her new home?

Why do sea creatures like Grey Seals need to be protected?

Gheeta and her friends create ways to protect Santo, and other sea creatures, from little/pollution. What are some ways you, and your classmates, could work together to protect the wildlife/environment where you live?

What part(s) of the Smithsonian Ocean Science Center looked the most interesting to you?

If Gheeta and her friends were asked to contribute an exhibit about Santo to the museum, what do you think they would include?

Share something new that you learned about Padma Venkatraman from watching the videos on her website.

What connections do you see between her inspirations for writing and the themes in Safe Harbor?