Nasreen's Secret School by Jeanette Winter
Renowned picture book creator Jeanette Winter tells the story of a young girl in Afghanistan who attends a secret school for girls.Young Nasreen has not spoken a word to anyone since her parents disappeared.
In despair, her grandmother risks everything to enroll Nasreen in a secret school for girls. Will a devoted teacher, a new friend, and the worlds she discovers in books be enough to draw Nasreen out of her shell of sadness?
Based on a true story from Afghanistan, this inspiring book will touch readers deeply as it affirms both the life-changing power of education and the healing power of love.
JEANETTE WINTER has authored and illustrated several children's books, including Diego, which was written by her son Jonah and was named a Best Illustrated Book of the Year by the New York Times Book Review. Winter spends her time in both New York and Texas.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781416994374 |
| ISBN 10 | 1416994378 |
| Title | Nasreen's Secret School |
| Author | Jeanette Winter |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 2009-10-06 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Prizes | Winner of Jane Addams Children's Book Award (Bks for Younger Children) 2010, Commended for Parents Choice Awards (Fall) (2008-Up) (Picture Book) 2009 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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