 Twelve-year-old Amal lives in a poor Pakistani village and dreams of being a teacher. As the eldest daughter, she has to stay home from school to take care of her younger sisters while her mother is bedridden. After an accidental run-in with the son of the corrupt village landlord, she is taken from her home to the opulent Khan estate where she becomes an indentured servant. Her chances of returning home are slim as she learns just how powerful the Khan family is. Amal’s bravery and resilience help her to persevere. mjw |
| Title: Amal Unbound Author: Aisha Saeed Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group Copyright: 2018 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-0399544682 Hardcover pages: 240 Age range: 10 up Genre: Fiction Book setting: Pakistan Author’s ethnicity: Pakistani-American Author’s residence: U.S. Subjects: Courage, Family life, Indentured servants, Middle East |
