{"product_id":"haveli-paperback","title":"Haveli - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSuzanne Fisher Staples\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe world of Newbery Honor Book \u003ci\u003eShabanu\u003c\/i\u003e is vividly re-created in this novel of a young Pakistani woman's heartbreaking struggle against the tyranny of custom and ancient law. Shabanu, now a mother at 18, faces daily challenges to her position in her husband's household, even as she plans for her young daughter's education and uncertain future. Then, during a visit to the haveli, their home in the city of Lahore, Shabanu falls in love with Omar, in spite of traditions that forbid their union.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSUZANNE FISHER STAPLES is the award-winning author whose novels for young adults include \u003ci\u003eHaveli\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe House of Djinn, \u003c\/i\u003e companion novels to \u003ci\u003eShabanu; Dangerous Skies;\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eShiva's Fire. \u003c\/i\u003eBefore writing books, she worked for many years as a UPI correspondent in Asia, with stints in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.1 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 11, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Haveli\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42695150862399,"sku":"9780307977892","price":16.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/071b421593b82b5e2d0a48cfcc6b1d0d.webp?v=1765002813","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/haveli-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}