Koly, likened to a "homeless bird" in a famous poem by Rabindranath Tagore, embodies the tragic plight of Hindu women without status, family or financial security. She is saved from a dismal fate by her love of beauty, her talent for embroidery and the philanthropy of others--and by Whelan's tidy plotting, which introduces a virtuous young man, a savvy benefactress and a just employer in the nick of time/5(). Homeless Bird Gloria Whelan, Author HarperCollins $ (p) ISBN More By and About This Author. OTHER BOOKS. The Locked Garden; Burying the Sun. Gloria Whelan: Homeless Bird | Gloria Whelan's book Homeless Bird chronicles the story of year-old Koly who entered an arranged marriage in India and became a widow. In this interview, Whelan discusses Koly's story, widows in white sarees, writing about other places, and more.
Homeless Bird, by Gloria Whelan, is a book about a young woman in India. Koly is a poor girl in India. When her family needs more money for food, they arrange for her to marry a young man in a different city. When she meets her husband, she learns that his family has been keeping many secrets. Homeless Bird. In this historical novel, Koly, a thirteen-year-old girl in India, must leave her childhood home to face an arranged marriage. After the ceremony is complete, however, Koly learns that her future has been traded for a dowry, and her life changes abruptly. Gloria Whelan writes some of the best books for older kids and teens today. Homeless Bird By Gloria Whelan Chapter 1 Before you read the chapter: The protagonist in most novels features the main character or "good guy". The main character of Homeless Bird is Koly a young woman from India who is about to be married to someone she has never even met. Think back on some of your favorite characters from past novels you have.
Gloria Whelan: Homeless Bird | Gloria Whelan's book Homeless Bird chronicles the story of year-old Koly who entered an arranged marriage in India and became a widow. In this interview, Whelan discusses Koly's story, widows in white sarees, writing about other places, and more. Homeless Bird. Gloria Whelan. Harper Collins, Oct 6, - Juvenile Fiction - pages. 66 Reviews. The National Book Award-winning novel about one remarkable young woman who dares to defy fate, perfect for readers who enjoyed A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park or Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai. Gloria Whelan is the bestselling author of many novels for young readers, including Homeless Bird, winner of the National Book Award; Fruitlands: Louisa May Alcott Made Perfect; Angel on the Square; Burying the Sun; Once on This Island, winner of the Great Lakes Book Award; and Return to the Island.
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