Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind
School year: Year 10, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 288
Published: 2012
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"Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind" tells the story of a young girl named Shabanu, who lives with her family in the arid landscapes of the Pakistani desert. As the daughter of a camel herder, she enjoys a free-spirited life, forging a deep bond with her camels and embracing her cultural heritage. However, as she approaches the age of marriage, Shabanu faces the constraints of tradition and the expectations placed upon her. Torn between her desire for independence and her familial duties, she must navigate the challenges of her world, ultimately seeking her own path in a society that often limits women's choices. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book features in the following series: Border Trilogy, Borzoi Sprinters, Shabanu, Shabanu Series .
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.
There are 288 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 2012 by Random House USA Inc .
Suzanne Fisher Staples is the Newbery Honor author of Shabanu, Daughter of the Wind. She lives in Pennsylvania.
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Newbery Award: Winners
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Newbery Award
The Newbery Medal, named after 18th-century British bookseller John Newbery, is one of the most prestigious awards in children's literature. Established in 1922 by the American Library Association (ALA), the Newbery Medal is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished American children's book published in the previous year. The award committee evaluates nominees based on literary quality, originality, presentation, and relevance to childrens literature. The book should demonstrate excellence in narrative and character development, as well as appeal to the intended audience. In addition to the medal winner, the committee also designates several Honor Books each year. These titles are recognized for their merit and are considered outstanding contributions to childrens literature, though they do not receive the medal.
