An exciting day for Max and Mira: They get a new classmate from Africa, perform a play about being different, and learn that no two fingerprints are alike. At Mira's home, Max discovers why her mom is fasting and what happens during the Islamic Sugar Festival. In the evening, he certainly has a lot to share. The reading material addresses the theme of being an outsider and interacting with people from different cultures in a child-friendly manner. With its large print and reader-friendly line breaks, it is excellent for beginner readers.