One Half from the East
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A coming of age journey set in modern day Afghanistan that explores life as a bacha posh, a preteen girl dressed as a boy.
Obayda's family is in need of some good fortune.
Her father lost one of his legs in a bomb explosion, forcing the family to move from their home city of Kabul to a small village, where life is very different and Obayda's father almost never leaves his room.
One day, Obayda's aunt has an idea to bring the family luck—dress Obayda, the youngest of her sisters, as a boy, a bacha posh.
Now Obayda is Obayd.
Life in this in-between place is confusing, but once Obayda meets another bacha posh, everything changes. The two of them can explore the village on their own, climbing trees, playing sports, and more.
But their transformation won't last forever—unless the two best friends can figure out a way to make it stick and make their newfound freedoms endure.
| SKU | 119337 |
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| ISBN | 9780062421906 |
| Language | English |
| Page Count | 272 |
| Product Type | Hardcover Books |
| Book Type | Middle Grade Novels |
| Primary Contributor | Nadia Hashimi |
| Age Groups | Ages 7 to 9, Ages 10 to 12 |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |