Homeless Bird
Koly is a 13-year old girl in India who is forced into an arranged marriage. What her family soon finds out is that her groom is a terminally ill boy who will soon die, leaving Koly a widow. The story focuses on Koly's experiences as a young widow, the hardships she faces, and the strength she finds within herself.
Author: Gloria Whelan
Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers, New York, NY: 2000
Genre: Realistic Fiction, Indian Culture
Themes: Tradition, Heritage, Loss
Characters: Koly, Maa, Baap, Hari, Sass, Sassur, Chandra, Raji, Tanu, Mala, Maa Kamala, Mr. Das, Mrs. Devi
Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers, New York, NY: 2000
Genre: Realistic Fiction, Indian Culture
Themes: Tradition, Heritage, Loss
Characters: Koly, Maa, Baap, Hari, Sass, Sassur, Chandra, Raji, Tanu, Mala, Maa Kamala, Mr. Das, Mrs. Devi