Schwarzer Vogel, süße Mango
by Kashmira Sheth
published
February 28th 2007
by Beltz GmbH, Julius
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binding
Perfect Paperback, 227 pages
isbn
3407809948
(isbn13: 9783407809940)
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This is an awsome book about a girl who is 14 in India and how her sisters are getting married and her marrige perposal is coming up soon. i love the book because it is similar to life in Bangladesh when my parents and my grandparents where there. now things changed and life in Bangladesh has changed as well.
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Read in July, 2008
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International Children's Literature conferencerecommends it for: older middle school/high school students -- teachers
I liked this book a lot and thought it provided insight regarding matrimonial "tradition" and the responsibilty to the family "appearance". I found it interesting that Jeeta was told that it would be more difficult to find a husband for her because her skin was "darker." I liked that Jeeta was a strong character who "did her own thing" and was the grounding point for her older sister to return to India. I also considered the title several times while readi...more
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Readers ages 12 and up.
This book is entertaining, interesting and well written. I am enjoying it very much indeed.
I would recommend it to anyone interested in other cultures and particularly women's roles in other cultures. It is a delightful read, the author is very funny and the characters very believable, it is easy to identify with and become attached to them.
I would recommend it to anyone interested in other cultures and particularly women's roles in other cultures. It is a delightful read, the author is very funny and the characters very believable, it is easy to identify with and become attached to them.
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Read in April, 2008
Between her dark skin, head-strong nature and biting tongue, Jeeta's marriage prospects are looking bad. Her mom doesn't understand why she can't be more like her older sisters who have married well. But Jeeta has her own plans, especially when she meets Neel.
Highly Recommended
Highly Recommended
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Read in October, 2008
it's a good quick easy read not very dep but enjoyable none the less
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Read in February, 2008
Set in India. I liked the teen protagonist, mainly bc she thinks for herself, acts for herself, and is interested in seeing how other people live and act.
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Read in February, 2008
meant for young adults (12 plus) but recommended by local librarian...I really enjoyed it, the story, the characters, the food!!!
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Read in February, 2008
An interesting book about arranged marriages in India. I enjoyed it.
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Read in January, 2007
i love this book it's probably my favorite book ever!
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