Name: One Half from the East By Nadia Hashimi
SKU: 9780062421913
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One Half from the East Summary

One Half from the East by Nadia Hashimi

A middle grade novel exploring the custom of bacha posh in Afghanistan.

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.

One Half from the East 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

About Nadia Hashimi

Nadia Hashimi is a pediatrician turned international bestselling novelist and daughter of Afghan immigrants. She is the author of four books for adults, as well as the middle grade novels One Half from the East and The Sky at Our Feet. She lives with her family in the Washington, DC, suburbs. Visit her online at nadiahashimibooks.com.

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GOR011749559

ISBN 13

9780062421913

ISBN 10

0062421913

Title

One Half from the East by Nadia Hashimi

Author

Nadia Hashimi

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Year published

20180322

Number of pages

288

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One Half from the East Nadia Hashimi

One Half from the East by Nadia Hashimi

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