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# Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind (Shabanu Series)

**Brand:** suzanne fisher staples
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- **What is this?** Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind (Shabanu Series) by suzanne fisher staples
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    A Different Time and Place
  

*by D***D on Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2015*

I am so weary of reviews where the main point seems to be "this book does not reflect MY(or my friend's) experience in this country/region/time, so it must be a bad book" - as if every person living in Pakistan (or the Ozarks or pick-any-year) has the exact same life.  The author lived in the region where Shabanu takes place for more than 10 years and interviewed numerous women there before writing her book.  OF COURSE her book does not reflect every person or group of people in Pakistan and OF COURSE it doesn't describe every Muslim experience.  However, that doesn't mean it isn't worth reading.  Every book we read should add to our understanding of the world in a small way and this one does.I believe Suzanne Fisher Staples' strength is in her prose; her ability to make the reader see and feel the place,the time, the experience of the characters in her story and that is true in this book as well.  For example, you practically want to reach for a glass of water as you read about the constant struggle Shabanu and her family have in making sure they have enough water for their family and their camels to survive.I am somewhat shocked, however, that this book was a Newbery Honor book.  The Newbery is given for children's literature for elementary grades, and even Amazon has this book listed as "12 and up" (although I would say it's more appropriate for 14 and up).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Wonderful book that promotes understanding
  

*by L***K on Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2022*

Loved this book, and overall loved the Shabanu Series (3 books, a trilogy).  This first book in the series introduces Shabanu and her life as a young daughter of nomads in the desert of Afghanistan.  Well-written and thoroughly engaging.  Warning: If you believe in women's rights, some of what goes on will be very upsetting.  But I was enchanted with Shabanu and found her strength, resilience and resoluteness to be inspiring.  Same for the second book -- a continuation of Shabanu's story and more good writing. However, the last book was not quite as well-written as the first two books and (**spoiler alert**) kind of left you hanging -- I felt there was a lack of resolution regarding the character Shabanu herself -- what was to happen next for her? However, there was also a sense of loss because you do come to care for Shabanu and her family, and that's the mark of a good book -- you don't want to say goodbye to characters you've come to love.  So overall, I do recommend all 3 books in the series.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Not black and white...
  

*by L***F on Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2015*

Despite this book being labeled as YA, it didn't necessarily feel like it. It contains mature content and sophisticated themes and, overall, is very well written so I think this would be enjoyed by adult readers in addition to its younger intended audience.The narrative of the story is from a young eleven year old girl's perspective who matures over a period of one to two years. I wouldn't say this is a feel good read but there are many feel good moments in it and there is a lot of love between family and friends. The setting and interactions in the story are extremely vivid and the story flows naturally. The author provides excellent foreshadowing and metaphor, as well.Being from a Western culture that either completely ignores or completely demonizes the country, religion, and people that this story is about I appreciated that nearly every character was depicted in a three-dimensional and humanizing way. Things are not clear cut and we see most of the characters struggle between their personal desires, their obligation to tradition, and the very real practicality of doing what's needed to survive within their circumstances. There's a lot of nuance here that I rarely see in fiction and very much appreciated.Shabanu is an extremely strong and vivid character and I loved seeing the story through her perspective. There is a notable difference in her maturity from the beginning of the book to the end and, regardless of what happens to her, her spirit remains strong.Admittedly, the feminist in me hated the circumstances that Shabanu endures. However, this story paints a realistic depiction of what actually occurs in this Pakistani culture. The book is fiction but it's not inaccurate fiction.The book is definitely an eye-opener, makes one think and appreciate cultural differences in both Shabanu's and my own.Definitely recommend.

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