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The Green Bicycle

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The Green Bicycle

In the vein of Year of the Dog and The Higher Power of Lucky, thisÂ Middle Eastern coming-of-age story is told with warmth, spirit, and a mischievous sense of humor

Spunky eleven-year-old Wadjda lives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with her parents. She desperately wants a bicycle so that she can race her friend Abdullah, even though it is considered improper for girls to ride bikes. Wadjda earns money for her dream bike by selling homemade bracelets and mixtapes of banned music to her classmates. But after she's caught, sheâ€™s forced to turn over a new leaf (sort of), or risk expulsion from school. Still, Wadjda keeps scheming, and with the bicycle so closely in her sights, she will stop at nothing to get what she wants.

Set against the shifting social attitudes of the Middle East, The Green BicycleÂ explores gender roles, conformity, and the importance of family, all with wit and irresistible heart.
Country USA
Brand Puffin Books
Manufacturer Puffin Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 0147515033_used
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2016-04-12
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780147515032

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