Homeless Bird

By: Gloria Whelan

Narrated by: Zehra Jane Naqvi

The National Book Award-winning novel about one remarkable young woman who dares to defy fate, perfect for listeners 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 listeners of all ages.

©2000 Gloria Whelan (P)2022 Tantor

Just like I remembered

This was a favorite story when I was a young adult and hearing the audio version really gave it wings… Pun absolutely intended.

Historical Fiction

Very informative and interesting to read. This book gave many helpful historical and cultural insights.

Beautiful

One of the best books I’ve listened to this year. Beautiful story. It flowed well and made me wonder what I would do in the situations she faced.

A touching and beautiful story

We read this story in our homeschool and it always brings thoughtful discussions and warm feelings.

Excellent narrator and story

I absolutely love this book. I read this book years ago when I was in charge of the YA section of the library and was enthralled Listening to it is even better. It's beautifully written and tense in parts. I loved the ending.