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OverviewThe National Book Award-winning novel about one remarkable young woman who dares to defy fate, perfect for listeners 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 listeners of all ages. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gloria Whelan , Zehra Jane NaqviPublisher: Tantor Audio Imprint: Tantor Audio ISBN: 9798212060172Publication Date: 19 April 2022 Recommended Age: From 10 to 13 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationGloria Whelan is the bestselling author of many novels for young readers, including Homeless Bird, winner of the National Book Award; Fruitlands: Louisa May Alcott Made Perfect; Angel on the Square; Burying the Sun; Once on This Island, winner of the Great Lakes Book Award; and Return to the Island. She lives in the woods of northern Michigan. Zehra Jane Naqvi is an Australian voiceover artist, actress, and singer of Anglo/Indian origin. She moved to the United Kingdom fifteen years ago and has enjoyed a successful and diverse acting career spanning stage and screen from leads in West End productions to Bollywood films. Her passion for voiceover began when she was cast in two Dr. Who radio plays for Big Finish Productions. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |