Homeless Bird
Homeless Bird by Gloria Whelan, published by HarperCollins on March 1, 2000, is a poignant narrative that follows the journey of thirteen-year-old Koly in India as she navigates the complexities of marriage and tradition. This edition spans 240 pages and is presented in English. Koly’s life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers that her arranged marriage is to a boy with a challenging family background, leading her to wish for an escape from her predetermined fate.
As Koly confronts her new reality, she finds herself alone in an unfamiliar city, facing the harshness of her circumstances. The story explores themes of courage and resilience as Koly seeks to redefine her identity and future amidst societal expectations. Readers will witness her transformation as she embarks on a journey to create a life of her own, weaving together her experiences like a tapestry. The narrative delves into the intricacies of marriage and the struggles faced by young women in traditional settings, making it a thoughtful exploration of personal agency within the confines of cultural norms.
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Leaving Home…forever.
Like many girls her age in India, thirteen-year-old Koly is getting married. When she discovers that the husband her parents have chosen for her is sickly boy with wicked parents, Koly wishes she could flee. According to tradition, though, she has no choice. On her wedding day, Koly’s fate is sealed.
In the wake of her marriage, however, Koly’s life takes an unexpected turn, and she finds herself alone in a strange city of white-sari-clad windows. Her only choice seems to be to shed her name and her future and join the hopeless hordes who chant for food.
Even then, cast out in a current of time-worn tradition, this rare young woman sets out to forge her own exceptional future. And a life, like a beautiful tapestry, comes together for Koly– one stitch at a time.
Books for the Teen Age 2001 (NYPL) and 2000 National Book Award Winner
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