Haveli
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- Synopsis
- The world of Newbery Honor bookShabanuis 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 thehaveli,their home in the city of Lahore, Shabanu falls in love with Omar, in spite of traditions that forbid their union.
- Copyright:
- 1993
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780375985881
- Publisher:
- Laurel-Leaf Books
- Date of Addition:
- 02/25/11
- Copyrighted By:
- Suzanne Fisher Staples
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Children's Books, Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.