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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Ember
Published: 09/11/2012
ISBN: 9780307977892
Pages: 336
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.50w x 0.70d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 5333 / Haveli
Reading Level: 6.7 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 12