Homeless Bird
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.
Target age grop 10 and up
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.
Target age grop 10 and up
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CategoryJuvenile Fiction
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Age Group13 to 14 yrs
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Grade Level5+
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingPaperback
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Theme 1Stories & Classics
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Theme 2Diversity & Multicultural
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeSelf-Esteem & Self-Reliance
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AwardsNational Book Award
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AuthorWhelan, Gloria
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Lexile Level800
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AR Level5.3
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DeweyFiction
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PublisherHarperCollins Publishers
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Publication Date8/16/2001
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Pages192
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Dimensions0.43 H x 7.83 L x 4.92 W
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Case Qty84