description: Married and promptly widowed at 13, Koly finds herself in the grim position of being cast out by a society that has no place for girls like her. With a seemingly hopeless future in India, this courageous and spirited young woman sets out to forge her own destiny. Through perseverance, resourcefulness, and sheer luck, she manages not only to find a niche for herself, but even to find happiness again.Gloria Whelan's tale of a remarkable girl in an extraordinary situation will linger with the reader long after the last page is read. The shaping of Koly's life, as anyone's, is in her own hands, as well as the hands of the society in which she lives. Her ability to express herself--and ultimately support herself--with her exceptional skill in embroidery is a symbol of the creative ingenuity that will serve her well throughout her tribulations. --Emilie Coulter
language: English
title: Pajaro Sin Hogar
titlecomplete: Pajaro Sin Hogar (Homeless Bird)
genres: Fiction, Coming Of Age, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult, Historical, Childrens, India, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, School
ratings_count: 13726
places: India
awards: awardedAt: 946713600000
name: National Book Award
category: Young People's Literature, awardedAt: 1009872000000
name: Vermont Golden Dome Book Award, awardedAt: 978336000000
name: Michigan Library Association Thumbs Up! Award, awardedAt: 978336000000
name: Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature
publisher: Turtleback Books