Little Princes: One Man’s Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal

Nepal’s citizens were caught between the Maoist rebels and the king’s military forces. What caused these two opposing forces to fight in a civil war in the first place?

Describe Grennan’s reasoning for traveling to Nepal to volunteer during his first trip in 2004. Did his motives for remaining in Nepal change over time?

Who is Liz Flanagan and what traits does she have that make her attractive to Grennan? How does her role in Grennan’s life change the narrative and trajectory of his efforts in Nepal?

Grennan often feels like an outsider in Nepal. Compare and contrast Nepalese society and American society, as described by the author.

Grennan worked tirelessly in Nepal to protect the trafficked children he encountered, but he did not work alone. Name and describe the other people who worked with Grennan at the Little Princes Children’s Home and, later, at Dhaulagiri House.

Golkka is a notorious child trafficker who took dozens of children from their homes in Humla and marketed them around Kathmandu. What tactics did Golkka employ to operate his illegal scheme?

Visit the Next Generation Nepal website (nextgenerationnepal.org). Discuss five commonalities you notice between the website and the stories presented within Little Princes.

Even after Grennan reunited Humla parents with their children, the families chose to leave the kids in the Dhaulagiri House in Kathmandu. Why did they not bring their children home to Humla?