Shabanu (1989) (edit title/settings)

• Rated 5 stars

“An amazing and shocking look at this girls life. You become captivated by her charm and sacrifice that you cannot help but give all of your emotions to her.Very well written and defiantly a book to have in your literary repertoire. ”

• Rated 5 stars

“great story for young adults.”

• Rated 4 stars

“always remind of a girl i knew, who advised it to me...”

• Rated 5 stars

“I loved this book! I wish that all middle schoolers would read it so they can get a feel for how different life is in other countries. I adored the main character in this book, as I'm sure anyone who reads it will too. This is also an excellent book for adults!”

• Rated 3 stars

“okay...kinda fun”

• Rated 3 stars

“A bit slow-moving. The ending was fitting, though the Reader still feels sympathy for Shabanu's predicament.”

• Rated 0 stars

“This book relates to cultural diversity in that it tells the story of a Pakistani girl who must make a life-altering decision. Students will enjoy this novel because it realistically tells of a struggle between self and duty. There is what one wants to do and what one is expected to do.”

• Rated 4 stars

“Wow, I first thought the story took place 100 years ago. Then I realized it is a contemporary story. What an eye opener. Very good story.”

• Rated 5 stars

“I loved it! It was skillfully written and a touching story. I can't wait to read Haveli.”

• Rated 0 stars

“Shabanu lives, in Pakistan near the border of India. She is the second daughter of a peaceful, loving family of camel breeders. Her older sister, Phulan, will son marry Hamir, but disaster strikes. When Shabanu learns that she must marry an old man who already has three wives, to save her family, she must make a choice between running away and obeying the wishes of her family.”