Nasreen's Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan
No. of pages 40
Published: 2011
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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.
This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published 2011 by Simon & Schuster .
JEANETTE WINTER has written and illustrated many books for children, including Day of the Dead by Tony Johnston and her own My Name Is Georgia and Josefina . She lives in New York City.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Parents' Choice Award.
Jane Addams Children's Book Award
This book was recognised in the Younger Children category by the Jane Addams Children's Book Award.