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Homeless Bird - by Gloria Whelan (Paperback)

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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.
  • Sunshine State Young Reader's Award (Grades 6-8) 2003 4th Winner
  • 8-12 Years
  • 7.83" x 4.92" Paperback
  • 192 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, People & Places

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About the Book



This National Book Award-winning novel chronicles the story of a young Indian woman who dares to defy fate when she is forced into an arranged marriage.



Book Synopsis



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.



From the Back Cover



Gloria Whelan's National Book Award-winning novel, chronicles the breathtaking story of a remarkable young woman who dares to defy fate.

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. In prose both graceful and unflinching, this powerful novel relays the story of a rare young woman, who even when cast out into a brutal current of time-worn tradition, sets out to forge her own remarkable future.Inspired by a newspaper article about the real thirteen-year-old widows in India today, this universally acclaimed best-selling novel, characterized by spare, lyrical language and remarkable detail, transports readers into the heart of a gripping tale of hope.

Ages 10+



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Winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, 2000
Dimensions (Overall): 7.83 Inches (H) x 4.92 Inches (W) x .43 Inches (D)
Weight: .29 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 192
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: People & Places
Publisher: HarperCollins
Theme: Asia
Format: Paperback
Author: Gloria Whelan
Language: English
Street Date: August 21, 2001
TCIN: 88893618
UPC: 9780064408196
Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-6845
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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