Saeed includes resources for those who, like Saif’s family, wish to help real-life Nailas, in this wrenching but hopeful story.”  US$10.42, US$16.50 The family and main character in this book are Pakistani but living in America. Her only hope of escape is Saif . Winner of the California Medal for Young Readers. Our lives are lived for the sake of others. All Hello, Sign in. Arranged marriage is something common to many cultures. This was another one of those books where I tell myself "Sure Aila why don't you read a little before sleeping?" Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. In fact, a lot of successful romantic love stories started out in arranged marriages and that’s something good. (I know that AJ recommended this to me,but I forgot that this is also an intense heart-wrecking novel).But when I started reading the first chapter,I could no longer put down the book until suddenly,I am already at the epilogue! I couldn’t put it down.” – Meg Medina, author of Pura Belpré Author Award winner Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass, “Written in the Stars is a wonderfully complex love story unlike any you’ve read before. Try. Saeed has given a novel that is both entertaining and important.” – Matt de la Peña, author of Pura Belpré Author Honor winner The Living, – Suzanne Fisher Staples, author of Newbery Honor winner Shabanu, – Meg Medina, author of Pura Belpré Author Award winner Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass, – Matt de la Peña, author of Pura Belpré Author Honor winner The Living. Naila’s conservative immigrant parents have always said the same thing: She may choose what to study, how to wear her hair, and what to be when she grows up—but they will choose her husband. Or can she make her own destiny. Written in Ink (Montgomery Ink, #4) by Carrie Ann Ryan; Of Fire and Stars (Of Fire and Stars, #1) by Audrey… A Wish Upon the Stars by T.J. Klune; Number the Stars by Lois Lowry; The Fault in Our Stars by John Green; Stars & Stripes (Cut & Run, #6) by Abigail Roux I recently read Written in the Stars by Aisha Saeed for Ramadan Readathon and it was one of the most emotional books I ever read. But Naila’s vacation turns into a nightmare when she learns that plans have changed—her parents have found her a husband and they want her to marry him, now! . x 20mm As one of the founding members of the much talked about We Need Diverse Books Campaign, she is helping to change the conversation about diversity in literature. [ I truly admire Saif, I mean he came a long way to save Naila from her parents, he was able to prove how much he loves and cares for Naila. This heart-wrenching novel explores what it is like to be thrust into an unwanted marriage. Recommended to Aj the Ravenous Reader by: [ This book affected me tremendously and I couldn’t stop thinking about it even after reading it.  US$17.99, US$12.78  US$17.95, Learn about new offers and get more deals by joining our newsletter. Aisha Saeed (aishasaeed.com) is a Pakistani American writer, teacher, and attorney. I personally have nothing against it. Cart Hello Select your address Best Sellers Today's Deals Electronics Customer Service Books New Releases Home Computers Gift Ideas Gift Cards Sell. Expected delivery to the United States in 8-11 business days. Skip to main content.sg.  US$18.99, US$15.57  US$10.42, US$17.24 When he finds out that Naila has met Saif and is planning to escape, he doesn’t stop his mother from beating Naila up and kicking her out of the house, but does eventually step in when the beating starts to get out of hand. So when Naila falls in love with Saif, a Pakistani-American classmate, and tries to date him on the sly, her parents are livid.  US$17.99, US$14.65 Some things, they're just written in the stars. Her writings have appeared in publications including The Orlando Sentinel, Muslim Girl magazine, and Rivaaj magazine.  US$14.33, US$10.48 To see what your friends thought of this book, Thank you so much!  US$10.98, US$16.27 I was physically shaking during a large portion of my reading of this book out of anger, sadness, and stress. And was this destiny written in the stars? Written in the Stars by Aisha Saeed, 9780147513939, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. This heart-wrenching novel explores what it is like to be thrust into an unwanted marriage. Saeed has given a novel that is both entertaining and important.” – Matt de la Peña, author of Pura Belpré Author Honor winner The Living And until then, dating—even friendship with a boy—is forbidden. – Publishers Weekly, “Compelling… This is a cross-cultural eye opener… Resonates in its explanations of the rituals, especially how they would look and feel from an American point of view. Refresh and try again. As one of the founding members of the much talked about We Need Diverse Books Campaign, she is helping to change the conversation about diversity in literature. Full review originally posted on my blog: It’s very hard to review this book because there are just so. Please try again","bd_saving_percent_off":"{0}%
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