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Haveli (Laurel Leaf Books)

by Suzanne Fisher Staples

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ISBN13: 9780679865698
ISBN10: 0679865691
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The world of Newbery Honor book Shabanu is vividly re-created in this novel of a young Pakistani woman's heartbreaking struggle against the tyranny of custom and ancient law. Shabanu, now a mother at 18, faces daily challenges to her position in her husband's household, even as she plans for her young daughter's education and uncertain future. Then, during a visit to the haveli, their home in the city of Lahore, Shabanu falls in love with Omar, in spite of traditions that forbid their union.

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In this sequel to the Newbery Honor book "Shabanu, " Shabanu, the youngest ofRahim's four wives, flees with her daughter to Rahim's old family home in thecity to escape the cruelty and jealously of his other wives.
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About the Author

Suzanne grew up in Pennsylvania, and was a liberal arts major in college.  After graduation, she had various jobs, all having something to do with writing and research.  Eventually, she landed in Hong Kong, where she became a reporter for United Press International.  For six years, Suzanne lived and worked in China, and in 1979, UPI offered Suzanne her own bureau in South Asia.  Several extraordinary events happened during her tenure there, including the taking of American hostages in Iran, and the Civil War in Afghanistan.  Suzanne also traveled extensively with Indira Gandhi during this time.  In 1985, Suzanne went to Pakistan to conduct a study on poor rural woman. It was during this time that she was inspired to write her first children's book, Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind .  A sequel to Shabanu , Haveli , soon followed.

Currently, Suzanne Fisher Staples lives with her husband, Wayne Harley, in Mount Dora, Florida, where she continues to write.  

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reilly47, May 1, 2008 (view all comments by reilly47)
this book is awesome. I thought the juciest part was when omar started crying over "shabanu"'s grave saying that he loved her and she heard all of it! I absolutely love this book!!!!:)
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ISBN:
9780679865698
Author:
Staples, Suzanne Fisher
Publisher:
Laurel Leaf Library
Author:
ne Fisher
Author:
Staples, Suzan
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Family - General
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General
Subject:
Social Situations - General
Subject:
Family - Parents
Subject:
Ethnic - Other
Subject:
People & Places - Asia
Subject:
People & Places - Other
Subject:
Sex role
Subject:
Multiculturalism
Subject:
Pakistan
Subject:
Sex role -- Fiction.
Subject:
Pakistan Fiction.
Subject:
Pakistani Americans.
Subject:
Social Issues - General
Subject:
Children s-General
Copyright:
1993
Edition Number:
1st Laurel-Leaf ed.
Edition Description:
Mass market paperback
Series:
Laurel Leaf Books
Series Volume:
16-17
Publication Date:
May 1995
Binding:
MASS MARKET
Grade Level:
from 7
Language:
English
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
6.90x4.24x.93 in. .36 lbs.
Age Level:
from 12
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"Synopsis" by , In this sequel to the Newbery Honor book "Shabanu, " Shabanu, the youngest ofRahim's four wives, flees with her daughter to Rahim's old family home in thecity to escape the cruelty and jealously of his other wives.
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