Homeless Bird

Written by Gloria Whelan

A young girl defies tradition to reclaim her future after a deceitful marriage.

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192 pages· 34,557 words· Est. 5 hour read· 800L

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Bookroo's summary

In India, thirteen-year-old Koly enters an arranged marriage with hope, only to find her life sold for a dowry. Misled and trapped by tradition, she must navigate a harsh reality to forge her own path. Can Koly defy fate and reclaim her future in a world that seeks to bind her? This gripping tale of resilience and hope challenges the constraints of time-worn customs, inviting readers to journey with a young woman determined to shape her destiny against all odds.

From the publisher

The National Book Award-winning novel about one remarkable young woman who dares to defy fate, perfect for readers 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 readers of all ages.