One Half from the East
One Half from the East by Nadia Hashimi is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on February 6, 2018. This 288-page novel is written in English and presents a coming-of-age journey set in modern-day Afghanistan, focusing on the life of Obayda, a preteen girl who is dressed as a boy, known as a bacha posh. The story explores the complexities of identity and family dynamics as Obayda’s aunt believes that dressing her as a boy will bring the family good fortune.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of self-esteem, social challenges, and the nuances of cultural expectations. As Obayda navigates her dual existence, she encounters another bacha posh, leading to transformative experiences that challenge their understanding of freedom and identity. This edition invites readers to reflect on the social themes surrounding prejudice and the quest for self-reliance within the context of a unique cultural practice.
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Perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia, Thanhha Lai, and Rebecca Stead, internationally bestselling author Nadia Hashimi’s first novel for young readers is a coming-of-age journey set in modern-day Afghanistan that explores life as a bacha posh—a preteen girl dressed as a boy.
Obayda’s family is in need of some good fortune, and her aunt has an idea to bring the family luck—dress Obayda, the youngest of four sisters, as a boy, a bacha posh.
Life in this in-between place is confusing, but once Obayda meets another bacha posh, everything changes. Their transformation won’t last forever, though—unless the two best friends can figure out a way to make it stick and make their newfound freedoms endure.
Nadia Hashimi’s first novel for adults, The Pearl That Broke Its Shell, was a bestseller that shares a bacha posh character with One Half from the East.
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