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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+
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins; 1 edition (August 21, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0064408191
ISBN-13: 978-0064408196
Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.4 x 7.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (280 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #46,173 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #25 in Books > Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Difficult Discussions > Homelessness & Poverty #41 in Books > Children's Books > Geography & Cultures > Explore the World > Asia #454 in Books > Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Friendship, Social Skills & School Life > Girls & Women
Age Range: 8 - 12 years
Grade Level: 5 and up
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