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Haveli

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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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Series: Shabanu Series Publisher: Random House Children's Books

Kindle Book

  • Release date: January 12, 2011

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9780375985881
  • Release date: January 12, 2011

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9780375985881
  • File size: 2056 KB
  • Release date: January 12, 2011

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Formats

Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:6.7
Lexile® Measure:1030
Interest Level:9-12(UG)
Text Difficulty:5-8

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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