
Haveli
Suzanne Fisher Staples(Author)
Random House Inc (Publisher)
Published on 11. September 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-307-97789-2 (ISBN)
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Random House USA Inc
Target group
Young adult
US School Grade: Seventh Grade and over, Interest Age: From 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
412 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-307-97789-2 (9780307977892)
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Suzanne Fisher Staples