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9780307977892: Haveli
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0307977897 ISBN 13 : 9780307977892
Editeur : Random House Children's Books, 2012

Synopsis

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.

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À propos de l'auteur

SUZANNE FISHER STAPLES is the award-winning author whose novels for young adults include Haveli and The House of Djinn, companion novels to Shabanu; Dangerous Skies; and Shiva's Fire. Before writing books, she worked for many years as a UPI correspondent in Asia, with stints in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India.

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Éditeur
Random House Children's Books
Date d'édition
2012
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0307977897
ISBN 13 
9780307977892
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
336
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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