Nasreen's Secret School
A True Story from Afghanistan
Kids, People and Places, Non-Fiction, Middle East, School Tools, School and Education, My Family, My Feelings, My Friends, Social Issues
| Author: | Jeanette Winter | ISBN: | 9781442441217 |
| Publisher: | Beach Lane Books | Publication: | June 28, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Beach Lane Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jeanette Winter |
| ISBN: | 9781442441217 |
| Publisher: | Beach Lane Books |
| Publication: | June 28, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Beach Lane Books |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
