One Half from the East
One Half from the East by Nadia Hashimi is a first edition novel published by HarperCollins on September 6, 2016. This 272-page book 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, in an effort to bring her family good fortune.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of identity and societal expectations as Obayda navigates her unique circumstances. The story delves into the complexities of her life as she meets another bacha posh, leading to a transformative friendship that challenges the norms around gender and freedom. This edition provides insight into social themes relevant to the Middle East, including self-esteem and the impact of prejudice.
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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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