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Homeless Bird

By: Gloria Whelan
Narrated by: Zehra Jane Naqvi
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The National Book Award-winning novel about one remarkable young woman who dares to defy fate, perfect for listeners who enjoyed A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park or Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai.

Like many girls her age in India, thirteen-year-old Koly faces her arranged marriage with hope and courage. But Koly's story takes a terrible turn when in the wake of the ceremony, she discovers she's been horribly misled—her life has been sold for a dowry. Can she forge her own future, even in the face of time-worn tradition?

Perfect for schools and classrooms, this universally acclaimed, bestselling, and award-winning novel by master of historical fiction Gloria Whelan is a gripping tale of hope that will transport listeners of all ages.

©2000 Gloria Whelan (P)2022 Tantor

Accolades & Awards

National Book Award
2000
Historical Fiction National Book Award Difficult Discussions Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Social & Life Skills
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This was a favorite story when I was a young adult and hearing the audio version really gave it wings… Pun absolutely intended.

Just like I remembered

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Very informative and interesting to read. This book gave many helpful historical and cultural insights.

Historical Fiction

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One of the best books I’ve listened to this year. Beautiful story. It flowed well and made me wonder what I would do in the situations she faced.

Beautiful

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We read this story in our homeschool and it always brings thoughtful discussions and warm feelings.

A touching and beautiful story

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I absolutely love this book. I read this book years ago when I was in charge of the YA section of the library and was enthralled Listening to it is even better. It's beautifully written and tense in parts. I loved the ending.

Excellent narrator and story

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