| Homeless Bird Contributor(s): Whelan, Gloria (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 0064408191 ISBN-13: 9780064408196 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2001 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - Asia - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance - Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 99033241 |
| Lexile Measure: 800 |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 4.92" W x 7.83" (0.29 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Self-Esteem - Cultural Region - Indian |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 35670 Reading Level: 5.3 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Whelan, Gloria: - Gloria Whelan is the bestselling author of many novels for young readers, including Homeless Bird, winner of the National Book Award; Fruitlands: Louisa May Alcott Made Perfect; Angel on the Square; Burying the Sun; Once on This Island, winner of the Great Lakes Book Award; and Return to the Island. She lives in the woods of northern Michigan. |