Daughter of Xanadu
The National Book Award-winning novel about one remarkable young woman who dares to defy fate, perfect for readers who enjoyed A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park or Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai.
Like many girls her age in India, thirteen-year-old Koly faces her arranged marriage with hope and courage. But Koly's story takes a terrible turn when in the wake of the ceremony, she discovers she's been horribly misled€"her life has been sold for a dowry. Can she forge her own future, even in the face of time-worn tradition?Â
Perfect for schools and classrooms, this universally acclaimed, bestselling, and award-winning novel by master of historical fiction Gloria Whelan is a gripping tale of hope that will transport readers of all ages.
Country | USA |
Brand | HarperCollins |
Manufacturer | HarperCollins |
Binding | Paperback |
ItemPartNumber | 9780064408196 |
Color | Multicolor |
ReleaseDate | 2001-08-21 |
Size | Hardcover |
UnitCount | 1 |
EANs | 9780064408196 |