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.
| ISBN: | 9780064408196 |
| Publication date: | 21st August 2001 |
| Author: | Francesca Lia Block |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 192 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Children’s interactive and activity books and kits Stories about Family and Friends Historical Fiction Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing PSHE: Family Issues |