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One Half from the East
by Nadia Hashimi
Ages: 9+
Published: 2016
Publisher: Harper/HarperCollins
ISBN: 978-0-06-242190-6
Keywords: Afghanistan, Diversity
The youngest of four Afghani sisters, Obayda is chosen for to live as a boy to bring the family luck and enjoys the attendant privileges. But for how long?