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title: "Homeless Bird: A National Book Award Winner"
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# Homeless Bird: A National Book Award Winner

**Price:** 11036CFA
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- **What is this?** Homeless Bird: A National Book Award Winner
- **How much does it cost?** 11036CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Description

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. Like many girls her age in India, thirteen-year-old Koly faces her arranged marriage with hope and courage. But Koly's story takes a terrible turn when in the wake of the ceremony, she discovers she's been horribly misled—her life has been sold for a dowry. Can she forge her own future, even in the face of time-worn tradition? Perfect for schools and classrooms, this universally acclaimed, bestselling, and award-winning novel by master of historical fiction Gloria Whelan is a gripping tale of hope that will transport readers of all ages.

Review: A good read - A ten der book of a girl child trying to make through only to have hardships.. there is always hope in life
Review: Wonderful story - Quiet little story without a lot of drama, but filled with hope during the down times. I only wish it would have ended with her marriage and being in her new home.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #333,283 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #294 in Children's Asia Books #944 in Children's Books on Girls' & Women's Issues #2,725 in Children's Chapter Books (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 895 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good read
*by C***E on May 27, 2026*

A ten der book of a girl child trying to make through only to have hardships.. there is always hope in life

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful story
*by K***R on September 2, 2025*

Quiet little story without a lot of drama, but filled with hope during the down times. I only wish it would have ended with her marriage and being in her new home.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting-I learned a great deal-caution for young readers- drug reference
*by T***N on November 20, 2018*

The majority of the book is sad, full of terrible twists of fate and caused by the custom-laden culture of India. I knew/know little about the Hindu traditions and learned quite a bit. While some might view HOMELESS BIRD as too simple of a story to tell such a complex tale of cultures steeped in tradition, I do think this would make a great intro to younger readers. There is much to discuss, and it would make a great lit circle book. Fair warning: marijuana is mentioned at a party and a provocative painting suggests that the subject knew her painter intimately. The latter would probably go over younger readers' heads, but not the drug reference. Again, though, I believe it was an essential part of the story and will provide important discussion with a mature reader.

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*Last updated: 2026-06-06*