One Half from the East by Nadia Hashimi (English) Hardcover Book

Description: One Half from the East by Nadia Hashimi In modern-day Afghanistan, 10-year-old Obayda is a bacha posh, a girl dressed as a boy. She has more freedom than she would as a girl, and makes a good friend of another bacha posh, but must find a way to remain free when she returns to life as a girl. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia, Thanhha Lai, and Rebecca Stead, internationally bestselling author Nadia Hashimis 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.Obaydas 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 wont last forever, though-unless the two best friends can figure out a way to make it stick and make their newfound freedoms endure.Nadia Hashimis 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. Author Biography Nadia Hashimi was born and raised in New York and New Jersey. Both her parents were born in Afghanistan and left in the early 1970s, before the Soviet invasion. In 2002, Nadia made her first trip to Afghanistan with her parents. She is a pediatrician and lives with her family in the Washington, DC, suburbs. She is the author of three books for adults, as well as the middle grade novels One Half from the East and The Sky at Our Feet. Review "Like its young protagonist, One Half from the East dances between hope and hard realities. Obaydas 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 Obaydas 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. Hashimis 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 childrens literature, this heartbreaking story will leave a lasting mark." -- Booklist Review Quote "Like its young protagonist, One Half from the East dances between hope and hard realities. Obaydas 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 Obaydas 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. Hashimis 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 childrens literature, this heartbreaking story will leave a lasting mark." -- Booklist Details ISBN0062421905 Year 2016 ISBN-10 0062421905 ISBN-13 9780062421906 Format Hardcover Author Nadia Hashimi Pages 272 Publisher Harpercollins Publishers Inc Short Title 1 HALF FROM THE EAST Audience Age 8-12 Language English Media Book Imprint HarperCollins Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 813.6 Audience Children/Juvenile Publication Date 2016-10-06 UK Release Date 2016-10-06 US Release Date 2016-10-06 AU Release Date 2016-08-21 NZ Release Date 2016-08-28 Imprint US HarperCollins Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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