{"product_id":"one-half-from-the-east-isbn-9780062421906","title":"One Half from the East","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia, Thanhha Lai, and Rebecca Stead, internationally bestselling author Nadia Hashimi’s first novel for young readers is a coming-of-age journey set in modern-day Afghanistan that explores life as a bacha posh—a preteen girl dressed as a boy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eObayda’s family is in need of some good fortune, and her aunt has an idea to bring the family luck—dress Obayda, the youngest of four sisters, as a boy, a bacha posh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLife in this in-between place is confusing, but once Obayda meets another bacha posh, everything changes. Their transformation won’t last forever, though—unless the two best friends can figure out a way to make it stick and make their newfound freedoms endure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNadia Hashimi’s first novel for adults, The Pearl That Broke Its Shell, was a bestseller that shares a bacha posh character with One Half from the East.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut what happens when the lines between being a boy and being a girl begin to blur?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExploring Identity:\u003c\/b\u003e When ten-year-old Obayda becomes Obayd, she discovers freedoms she never imagined—and challenges she never expected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Unlikely Friendship:\u003c\/b\u003e In another \u003ci\u003ebacha posh\u003c\/i\u003e named Rahim, Obayda finds her first true best friend, a confidant who understands her secret life like no one else can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSisterhood and Family Bonds:\u003c\/b\u003e As the youngest of four sisters, Obayda’s transformation tests her family’s bonds as they struggle to find their way after a tragedy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLife in Afghanistan:\u003c\/b\u003e A powerful look at modern-day life in Afghanistan, from the bustling city of Kabul to a small, traditional village.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Like its young protagonist, One Half from the East dances between hope and hard realities. Obayda’s struggle to define herself in a world that is all too eager to do the job for her is captivating.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCassie Beasley, author of Circus Mirandus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“By focusing on gender inequality as seen through the lens of a traditional society, Hashimi lets readers see themselves in Obayda’s emotions, even as the outcomes remain true to the Afghan culture Hashimi portrays so fluently.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The first-person point of view in this novel will be impactful and meaningful to readers.  Hashimi’s Obayda will provide readers with insightful information about Islamic culture, and particularly the Afghani culture, as it relates to girls.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Told in clear, vivid prose that combines detailed descriptions of daily life with a good dose of adventure, this story... This is an excellent title that will offer students a window into life in Afghanistan and open interesting, age-appropriate conversations about gender expectations and roles in different countries.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With beautiful language, rich characters, and a perspective not often seen in children’s literature, this heartbreaking story will leave a lasting mark.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888815599845,"sku":"NP9780062421906","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062421906.jpg?v=1730229883","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/one-half-from-the-east-isbn-9780062421906","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}