Nasreen’s Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan

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Hardcover
Author: Jeanette Winter
Illustrator: Jeanette Winter
Publisher: Beach Lane Books
Publish Date: October 2009
Language: English
Reading Level: 4.2
EAN: 9781416994374

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Overview

Renowned picture book creator Jeanette Winter tells the story of a young girl in Afghanistan who attends a secret school for girls.

Young Nasreen has not spoken a word to anyone since her parents disappeared.

In despair, her grandmother risks everything to enroll Nasreen in a secret school for girls. Will a devoted teacher, a new friend, and the worlds she discovers in books be enough to draw Nasreen out of her shell of sadness?

Based on a true story from Afghanistan, this inspiring book will touch readers deeply as it affirms both the life-changing power of education and the healing power of love.

Details

Pages: 40
Dimensions: 11.38 x 9.28 x 0.45 in
Lexile Score: 630
Interest Level: Lower Grade (LG)
Point Value: 0.5
ISBN: 1416994378

Awards

2010 Jane Addams Children's Book Award - Winner (Bks for Younger Children)
2009 Parents Choice Awards (Fall) (2008-Up) - Recommended (Picture Book)