Nasreen's Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan

Renowned picture book creator Jeanette Winter tells the story of a young girl in Afghanistan who attends a secret school for girls.

Young Nasreen has not spoken a word to anyone since her parents disappeared.

In despair, her grandmother risks everything to enroll Nasreen in a secret school for girls. Will a devoted teacher, a new friend, and the worlds she discovers in books be enough to draw Nasreen out of her shell of sadness?

Based on a true story from Afghanistan, this inspiring book will touch readers deeply as it affirms both the life-changing power of education and the healing power of love.

Author: Jeanette Winter
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Beach Lane Books
Published: 10/06/2009
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 11.38h x 9.28w x 0.45d
ISBN: 9781416994374


Award: Jane Addams Children's Book Award - Winner
Award: Parents Choice Awards (Fall) (2008-Up) - Recommended