{"product_id":"one-half-from-the-east-isbn-9780062421913","title":"One Half from the East","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\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 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebacha posh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—a preteen girl dressed as a boy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 \u003cem\u003ebacha posh\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLife in this in-between place is confusing, but once Obayda meets another \u003cem\u003ebacha posh\u003c\/em\u003e, 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, \u003cem\u003eThe Pearl That Broke Its Shell\u003c\/em\u003e, was a bestseller that shares a \u003cem\u003ebacha posh\u003c\/em\u003e character with \u003cem\u003eOne Half from the East\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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":44888329191653,"sku":"NP9780062421913","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062421913.jpg?v=1730228850","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/one-half-from-the-east-isbn-9780062421913","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}