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.
- ISBN10 1416994378
- ISBN13 9781416994374
- Publish Date 6 October 2009
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Simon & Schuster
- Imprint Beach Lane Books
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 40
- Language English