The Secret Sky
A novel of forbidden love in Afghanistan
(Sprache: Englisch)
A novel of love during a time of war by NBC's Afghanistan correspondant. Set in present day Afghanistan, this is the story of two teenagers, one Pashtun and one Hazara, who must fight against their culture, their tradition, their families, and the Taliban to stay together.
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A novel of love during a time of war by NBC's Afghanistan correspondant. Set in present day Afghanistan, this is the story of two teenagers, one Pashtun and one Hazara, who must fight against their culture, their tradition, their families, and the Taliban to stay together.
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An eye-opening, heart-rending tale of love, honor and betrayal from NBC foreign news correspodent Atia AbawiFatima is a Hazara girl, raised to be obedient and dutiful. Samiullah is a Pashtun boy raised to defend the traditions of his tribe. They were not meant to fall in love. But they do. And the story that follows shows both the beauty and the violence in current-day Afghanistan as Fatima and Samiullah fight their families, their cultures and the Taliban to stay together. Based on the people Atia Abawi met and the events she covered during her nearly five years in Afghanistan, this stunning novel is a must-read for anyone who has lived during America's War in Afghanistan.
Perfect for fans of Patricia McCormick, Linda Sue Park, and Khaled Hosseini, this story will stay with readers for a long time to come.
Advanced Praise for THE SECRET SKY:
"[ The Secret Sky is] a tale of the indomitable Afghan spirit of hope and love. Among the many novels set in Afghanistan for young people or for adults, The Secret Sky stands alone. Unputdownable. Unforgettable." -Trent Reedy, author of Words in the Dust
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Atia Abawi
- Altersempfehlung: 12 - 15 Jahre
- 2014, 320 Seiten, Maße: 13,6 x 21,1 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Penguin US
- ISBN-10: 039916992X
- ISBN-13: 9780399169922
- Erscheinungsdatum: 28.10.2014
Sprache:
Englisch
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