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Homeless Bird

By Gloria Whelan

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Homeless Bird

By Gloria Whelan

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The National Book Award-winning novel about one remarkable young woman who dares to defy fate, perfect for readers who enjoyed A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park or Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai.  Like many girls her age in India, thirteen-year-old Koly faces her arranged marriage with hope and courage. But Koly's story takes a terrible turn when in the wake of the ceremony, she discovers she's been horribly misled—her life has been sold for a dowry. Can she forge her own future, even in the face of time-worn tradition?  Perfect for schools and classrooms, this universally acclaimed, bestselling, and award-winning novel by master of historical fiction Gloria Whelan is a gripping tale of hope that will transport readers of all ages.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
192
Release Date:
2001-09-01
Publication Date:
2001-08-21
Publisher:
HarperCollins
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0064408191
ISBN13:
9780064408196
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
8
Maximum Reading Age:
12
Weight:
132 g
Height:
131 cm
Width:
192 cm
Thickness:
15 cm
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