Harpercollins Children's Books

Homeless Bird: A National Book Award Winner

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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.

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.

Technical Specifications
Manufacturer
HarperCollins
Color
Multicolor
Size
Hardcover
Height
19.4 cm
Length
13 cm
Width
1 cm
Weight
2.31 kg
Release date
21 August 2001
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