"Daughter of the Wind" by Suzanne Fisher Staples tells the story of a young girl named Zoya, who lives in Afghanistan during a time of conflict. As she navigates her tumultuous world, Zoya experiences the challenges of war, cultural expectations, and personal loss. Throughout her journey, she discovers her strengths and resilience while forming deep connections with family and the land around her. The narrative captures the complexities of growing up in a society marked by turmoil, highlighting themes of courage, identity, and the unbreakable spirit of youth against the backdrop of a rich cultural heritage. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 192 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 1991 by Walker Books Ltd .