by Nancy Farmer (Author)
This Newbery Honor book by award-winning, bestselling author Nancy Farmer is being reissued in paperback
Eleven-year-old Nhamo lives in a traditional village in Mozambique, where she doesn't quite fit in. When her family tries to force her into marrying a cruel man, she runs away to Zimbabwe, hoping to find the father she's never met. But what should have been a short boat trip across the border turns into a dangerous year-long adventure, and Nhamo must summon her innermost courage to ensure her survival.Author Biography
Before becoming a writer, Nancy Farmer lived in Africa, and her work there included monitoring water weeds in Mozambique and helping to control tsetse flies in Zimbabwe. Since then, she has earned a host of prestigious awards for her writing, including three Newbery Honors for THE EAR, THE EYE AND THE ARM; A GIRL NAMED DISASTER; and THE HOUSE OF THE SCORPION. She lives in Menlo Park, California, with her husband. Visit her online at www.nancyfarmerwebsite.com.
Number of Pages: 336
Dimensions: 0.81 x 7.53 x 6.72 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: January 01, 2012
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Girl Named Disaster
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 5.1
Point Value: 14