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Haveli | Suzanne Fisher Staples | Pakistan | Ember | 2012 | ISBN:9780307977892
Synopsis (from the author's website)
http://suzannefisherstaples.com/suzannes-works/
The lives of Shabanu and her family are governed by the winds that sweep across the Cholistan Desert and by centuries-old traditions. Like the winds that carry rain and violent wind storms, traditions are mindless of the desires of a young woman coming of age. Shabanu’s older sister is betrothed to a young man from a family of small landholders, and their father has arranged for Shabanu to marry by the next monsoon. Just as Shabanu grows accustomed to the idea the marriage plans are scuttled by a shocking act of violence.
The family is saved when a wealthy landowner falls in love with Shabanu. If Shabanu agrees to marry him her family’s honor and fortune will be assured, but she will live a life of servitude to his older wives. Her decision rests on whether she chooses to betray her family or herself.
Honors and Awards
Teacher and Student Guide to the Novel
http://suzannefisherstaples.com/for-teachers-students/
Notes
http://librisnotes.blogspot.com/2012/06/haveli-by-suzanne-fisher-staples.html
Lesson Plans
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/bookwizard/books-by/suzanne-fisher-staples
http://suzannefisherstaples.com/suzannes-works/
The lives of Shabanu and her family are governed by the winds that sweep across the Cholistan Desert and by centuries-old traditions. Like the winds that carry rain and violent wind storms, traditions are mindless of the desires of a young woman coming of age. Shabanu’s older sister is betrothed to a young man from a family of small landholders, and their father has arranged for Shabanu to marry by the next monsoon. Just as Shabanu grows accustomed to the idea the marriage plans are scuttled by a shocking act of violence.
The family is saved when a wealthy landowner falls in love with Shabanu. If Shabanu agrees to marry him her family’s honor and fortune will be assured, but she will live a life of servitude to his older wives. Her decision rests on whether she chooses to betray her family or herself.
Honors and Awards
- Family Choice Award
- ALA Notable Book
Teacher and Student Guide to the Novel
http://suzannefisherstaples.com/for-teachers-students/
Notes
http://librisnotes.blogspot.com/2012/06/haveli-by-suzanne-fisher-staples.html
Lesson Plans
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/bookwizard/books-by/suzanne-fisher-staples
