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Shabanu : Daughter of the Wind
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Shabanu : Daughter of the Wind Paperback - 2012

by Staples, Suzanne Fisher

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This selection is the Newbery Honor-winning story of a Muslim girl whose life as a nomad is both exhilarating and cruel. An ALA Notable Book and Best Book for Young Adults.

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Random House Children's Books. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
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  • Title Shabanu : Daughter of the Wind
  • Author Staples, Suzanne Fisher
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 288
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Random House Children's Books
  • Date 2012-09-11
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Glossary, Illustrated, Maps, Price on Product - Canadian
  • Bookseller's Inventory # GRP74410308
  • ISBN 9780307977885 / 0307977889
  • Weight 0.55 lbs (0.25 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.7 in (20.57 x 13.97 x 1.78 cm)
  • Ages 12 to UP years
  • Grade levels 7 - UP
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: Middle Eastern
    • Ethnic Orientation: Arabic
    • Topical: Family
  • Library of Congress subjects Sex role, Pakistan
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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From the publisher

SUZANNE FISHER STAPLES is the award-winning author whose novels for young adults include Haveli and The House of Djinn, companion novels to Shabanu; Dangerous Skies, and Shiva's Fire. Before writing books, she worked for many years as a UPI correspondent in Asia, with stints in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India.

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Media reviews

“Shabanu is an unforgettable heroine set like a fine jewel in a wonderfully wrought book.”—Kirkus Reviews, Starred

“Staples has accomplished a small miracle in her touching and powerful story.”—The New York Times

“Remarkable . . . a riveting tour de force.”—The Boston Globe


From the Paperback edition.

About the author

SUZANNE FISHER STAPLES is the award-winning author whose novels for young adults include Haveli and The House of Djinn, companion novels to Shabanu; Dangerous Skies, and Shiva's Fire. Before writing books, she worked for many years as a UPI correspondent in Asia, with stints in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India.