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The Pearl that Broke its Shell
The Pearl that Broke its Shell
Author: Nadia Hashimi
In Kabul, 2007, with a drug-addicted father and no brothers, Rahima and her sisters can only sporadically attend school, and can rarely leave the house. Their only hope lies in the ancient custom of bacha posh, which allows young Rahima to dress and be treated as a boy until she is of marriageable age. As a son, she can attend school, go to the ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780062244758
ISBN-10: 0062244752
Publication Date: 5/6/2014
Pages: 464
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Publisher: William Morrow
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Audio CD
Members Wishing: 1
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