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One Half from the East by Nadia Hashimi (2016, Hardcover)

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Perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia, Thanhha Lai, and Rebecca Stead, internationally bestselling author Nadia Hashimi's first novel for young readers is a coming-of-age journey set in modern-day Afghanistan that explores life as a bacha posh--a preteen girl dressed as a boy. Obayda's family is in need of some good fortune, and her aunt has an idea to bring the family luck--dress Obayda, the youngest of four sisters, as a boy, a bacha posh. Life in this in-between place is confusing, but once Obayda meets another bacha posh, everything changes. Their transformation won't last forever, though--unless the two best friends can figure out a way to make it stick and make their newfound freedoms endure. Nadia Hashimi's first novel for adults, The Pearl That Broke Its Shell, was a bestseller that shares a bacha posh character with One Half from the East.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0062421905
ISBN-13
9780062421906
eBay Product ID (ePID)
219212099

Product Key Features

Book Title
One Half from the East
Author
Nadia Hashimi
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
People & Places / Asia, General, Girls & Women
Publication Year
2016
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages
272 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8.5in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
5.9in
Item Weight
12.5 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Pz7.H2695one 2016
Grade from
Third Grade
Grade to
Seventh Grade
Reviews
"Like its young protagonist, One Half from the East dances between hope and hard realities. Obayda's struggle to define herself in a world that is all too eager to do the job for her is captivating." -- Cassie Beasley, author of Circus Mirandus "Told in clear, vivid prose that combines detailed descriptions of daily life with a good dose of adventure, this story... This is an excellent title that will offer students a window into life in Afghanistan and open interesting, age-appropriate conversations about gender expectations and roles in different countries." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "By focusing on gender inequality as seen through the lens of a traditional society, Hashimi lets readers see themselves in Obayda's emotions, even as the outcomes remain true to the Afghan culture Hashimi portrays so fluently." -- The Horn Book "The first-person point of view in this novel will be impactful and meaningful to readers. Hashimi's Obayda will provide readers with insightful information about Islamic culture, and particularly the Afghani culture, as it relates to girls." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) "With beautiful language, rich characters, and a perspective not often seen in children's literature, this heartbreaking story will leave a lasting mark." -- Booklist, Like its young protagonist, One Half from the East dances between hope and hard realities. Obayda's struggle to define herself in a world that is all too eager to do the job for her is captivating.
Copyright Date
2016
Lccn
2016-938972
Dewey Decimal
[Fic]
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Edition
23