Daughter Of The Wind by Suzanne Fisher Staples

Daughter Of The Wind

Shabanu #1

Suzanne Fisher Staples

missing page info Add in missing page information • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction historical young adult challenging emotional hopeful slow-paced

Description

Shabanu lives with her family in Pakistan's Cholistan Desert. At twelve years old, Shabanu is already bethrothed while her sister Phulan, a year old, is about to be married. Then tragedy strikes a Shabanu is faced with a decision that will change ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 566 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
sad 80%
adventurous 40%
challenging 40%
informative 40%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
reflective 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.62

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