India
My favorite heroine from India is Koly.
Homeless Bird
Gloria Whelan
Koly is one of the strongest young women I've met while reading. She lives in India and not only is she married as a teen-ager, but she is widowed. Without family support, Koly strives to survive.
Here is some of what VOYA had to say: "Homeless Bird has all the elements of a great read—a strong, empathetic heroine, a fascinating culture, triumph over adversity, conflict between tradition and modern-day needs and wants, romance, and hope for the future. The story is beautifully written, weaving in Hindi words that are defined in the glossary provided in the back of the book. Despite the obvious elements of fairy tale—cruel mother-in-law, attractive young male coming to the rescue—the book does not slide into cliché but is unsentimental and fresh."
Visit Gloria Whelan's website about her inspiration for writing Homeless Bird by clicking here:
Homeless Bird Link
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Homeless Bird
Gloria Whelan
Koly is one of the strongest young women I've met while reading. She lives in India and not only is she married as a teen-ager, but she is widowed. Without family support, Koly strives to survive.
Here is some of what VOYA had to say: "Homeless Bird has all the elements of a great read—a strong, empathetic heroine, a fascinating culture, triumph over adversity, conflict between tradition and modern-day needs and wants, romance, and hope for the future. The story is beautifully written, weaving in Hindi words that are defined in the glossary provided in the back of the book. Despite the obvious elements of fairy tale—cruel mother-in-law, attractive young male coming to the rescue—the book does not slide into cliché but is unsentimental and fresh."
Visit Gloria Whelan's website about her inspiration for writing Homeless Bird by clicking here:
Homeless Bird Link
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