The Beduins' Gazelle by Temple
When she and he were only babies, they were pledged in marriage. Now Atiyah has been sent away -- a political pawn in a war between the Beduin tribes in the year 1302. He vows to return to her as soon as he can.But while Atiyah is studying at the great university in Fez, Halima is lost in a sandstorm. Rescued by an enemy tribe, she is told that she must marry their powerful sheikh and live in his harem -- never to see her people again. Halima does what she can to resist, but she has no choice. In three moons' time she will become the youngest wife of the cruel and greedy Raisulu -- unless Atiyah can find her. But where in the vast sea of desert can he begin his search for his beloved?The last novel from award-winning author Frances Temple, this companion to The Ramsay Scallop is a romantic tale of intrigue, adventure, and true love, set against the backdrop of medieval Arabia.
'Temple's evocation of the Beduin--a grand, generous nation of poets and storytellers shaped by their religion and their hostile, sometimes beautiful, environment--is easily as vivid as the
storyline. . . . This book glitters with the intelligence and skill of a gifted storyteller, and will sweep readers along on an exotic, satisfying adventure.' --Pointer/Kirkus Reviews
An American Bookseller Association Pick of the Lists, 1996
A Book Links Editors' Choice of 1996The last novel from award-winning author Frances Temple, this companion to The Ramsay Scallop is a romantic tale of intrigue, adventure, and true love, set against the backdrop of medieval Arabia.
'Temple's evocation of the Beduin--a grand, generous nation of poets and storytellers shaped by their religion and their hostile, sometimes beautiful, environment--is easily as vivid as the
storyline. . . . This book glitters with the intelligence and skill of a gifted storyteller, and will sweep readers along on an exotic, satisfying adventure.' --Pointer/Kirkus Reviews
An American Bookseller Association Pick of the Lists, 1996
A Book Links Editors' Choice of 1996
Frances Temple was born in Virginia and raised in Virginia, France, and Vietnam. The Ramsay Scallop, her third book, is about our need for adventure and mobility, for putting ourselves out there with strangers, for trusting and listening. The story began to take shape along pilgrim pathways in northern Spain, fueled by history, anecdotes, letters, a fourteenth-century shepherd's testimony, and the ideas of today's pilgrims. Issues have echoed down the years: clean water, excellent conversation, risks welcomed, and the pursuit of a quiet heart. I discovered how powerful the pilgrimage tradition is through walking in Elenor's footsteps.
Over her illustrious career, Temple garnered numerous awards. FranceTaste of Salt A Tale of Modern Haiti, winner of the 1993 Jane Addams Children's Book Prize; Grab hands and Run, named one of the Best Books of 1993 by SchoolLibrary journal; and Tonight, by Sea, another story set in Haiti, are among her other critically regarded books for young people.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780064406697 |
| ISBN 10 | 0064406695 |
| Title | The Beduins' Gazelle |
| Author | Temple |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 1998-01-17 |
| Number of pages | 150 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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