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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.
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| Product # | 33100-G |
|---|---|
| Author | Whelan, Gloria |
| Grade Level | 7-9 |
| Interest Level | 4-8 |
| Fiction/Nonfiction | Fiction |
| Guided Reading Level | X |
| Lexile Level | 800 |
| Publisher | HC |
| Multicultural | Asia |