Description
The world of Newbery Honor Book Shabanu is vividly re-created in this novel of a young Pakistani woman's heartbreaking struggle against the tyranny of custom and ancient law. Shabanu, now a mother at 18, faces daily challenges to her position in her husband's household, even as she plans for her young daughter's education and uncertain future. Then, during a visit to the haveli, their home in the city of Lahore, Shabanu falls in love with Omar, in spite of traditions that forbid their union.
Title Details
Author: |
Staples, Suzanne Fisher |
Publisher: |
Rh Childrens Books |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
2012 |
Number of Pages: |
336 |
Dewey: |
FIC |
Dewey Range: |
FIC |
Binding Type: |
Paperback |
Accelerated Reader Interest Level: |
Upper Grade |
Accelerated Reader Reading Level: |
6.7 |
Accelerated Reader Point Value: |
12 |
Lexile Level: |
1030 |
Lexile Range: |
Fluent Reader (1000 - 1299) |