One Half from the East

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Obayda’s family is in need of some good fortune.Her father lost one of his legs in a bomb explosion, forcing the family to move from their home city of Kabul to a small village, where life is very different and Obayda’s father almost never leaves his room.One day, Obayda’s aunt has an idea to bring the family luck—dress Obayda as a boy, a bacha posh. Now Obayda is Obayd.Life in this in-between place is confusing, but once Obayda meets another bacha posh, everything changes. The two of them can explore the village on their own, climbing trees, playing sports, and more. But their transformation won’t last forever. . . . Internationally bestselling author Nadia Hashimi’s first novel for young readers is an emotional, beautiful, and riveting coming-of-age journey in modern-day Afghanistan.