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Amal

This character is the protagonist of the novel. This character is 16 years old and is four days away from starting her third term of Year Eleven at McCleans Prep school when the narrative begins. This character's decision to wear the hijab full-time is at the center of the novel's events.

Jamila

This character is the protagonist's mother and she has a career as a dentist. This character is kind and understanding, but is also unwilling to let others, like her brother, push her around. This character worries a bit about her daughter's decision to wear the hijab full-time, but she and her husband ultimately support the protagonist's quest to act in what she feels is a righteous manner.

Mohamed

This character is the father of the protagonist. This character works as a doctor and he loves to listen to Arabic music, like his CD of the Greatest Hits...

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