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Description: Sold by Patricia McCormick The heart-wrenching story of Lakshmi, from Nepal, who is sold into prostitution at the age of 13, and kept captive in Happiness House - where she not only survives, against all odds, but triumphs. Now a film staring Gillian Anderson. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Lakshmis family is desperately poor, but village life in the mountains of Nepal has its share of pleasures. When the monsoons wreck their crops yet again, Lakshmis stepfather says she must leave home and take a job to support her family. She arrives at Happiness House full of hope, but soon learns the unthinkable truth - she has been sold into prostitution.This new world becomes a nightmare from which there is no escape. But, very gradually, Lakshmi makes friends with others in the house, and gathers her courage, until the day she has to face the hardest decision of all: will she risk everything to reclaim her life?Deceptively simple, eloquent, and shocking - this is a story you will never forget.A phenomenal book, a punch in the gut. It drew me in from the first page, even though I wanted to turn away. McCormick has taken a difficult, distasteful subject and written something readable and compassionate without shying away from the truths of the matter. I only wish it was a historical document, not a portrait of a world we have all helped to create. Deborah Ellis, author of the Parvana series Author Biography Patricia McCormick is a critically acclaimed author for young adults. Her debut novel, Cut, captivated teenagers and adults alike, becoming a bestseller in America and winning numerous awards. This was followed by the equally applauded My Brothers Keeper. Patricia holds a masters degree in creative writing, and has contributed regularly to The New York Times. She lives in New York City with her husband and two children, and says the coolest thing shes done lately (perhaps the coolest thing shes ever done) was to go rappelling off a cliff in the Blue Mountains of Australia. Visit the authors website at Awards: American Library Association Best Book of the Year and Top Ten Quick Pick, New York Public Library Best Book for the Teenager, Childrens Literature Councils Choice, Teen People Book-of-the-Month selection. Review STARRED REVIEW, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, 28-8-06, USThe author beautifully balances the harshness of brothel life with the poignant relationships among its residents. Readers will admire Lakshmis grit and intelligence, and be grateful for a ray of hope for this memorable heroine at books end. KIRKUS, 1-9-06, USMcCormick provides readers who live in safety and under protection of the law with a vivid window into a harsh and cruel world - one most would prefer to pretend doesnt exist.Mike Shuttleworth, ACYL, Oct-06The reader will be gripped and anguished by this haunting book. Prizes Winner of Young Peoples Literature 2007 (United States) Winner of California Young Reader Medal 2007 (United States) Winner of ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults 2007 (United States) Winner of Quill Book Awards 2008 (Germany) Winner of Young Adult/Teen 2009 (United States) Short-listed for National Book Awards 2006 (United States) Long Description The heart-wrenching story of Lakshmi, from Nepal, who is sold into prostitution at the age of 13, and kept captive in Happiness House - where she not only survives, against all odds, but triumphs. Now a film staring Gillian Anderson. Lakshmis family is desperately poor, but village life in the mountains of Nepal has its share of pleasures. When the monsoons wreck their crops yet again, Lakshmis stepfather says she must leave home and take a job to support her family. She arrives at Happiness House full of hope, but soon learns the unthinkable truth - she has been sold into prostitution. This new world becomes a nightmare from which there is no escape. But, very gradually, Lakshmi makes friends with others in the house, and gathers her courage, until the day she has to face the hardest decision of all: will she risk everything to reclaim her life? Deceptively simple, eloquent, and shocking - this is a story you will never forget. A phenomenal book, a punch in the gut. It drew me in from the first page, even though I wanted to turn away. McCormick has taken a difficult, distasteful subject and written something readable and compassionate without shying away from the truths of the matter. I only wish it was a historical document, not a portrait of a world we have all helped to create. Deborah Ellis, author of the Parvana series Review Text STARRED REVIEW, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, 28-8-06, USThe author beautifully balances the harshness of brothel life with the poignant relationships among its residents. Readers will admire Lakshmis grit and intelligence, and be grateful for a ray of hope for this memorable heroine at books end. KIRKUS, 1-9-06, USMcCormick provides readers who live in safety and under protection of the law with a vivid window into a harsh and cruel world - one most would prefer to pretend doesnt exist.Mike Shuttleworth, ACYL, Oct-06The reader will be gripped and anguished by this haunting book. Details ISBN1741751055 Pages 288 Year 2007 ISBN-10 1741751055 ISBN-13 9781741751055 Format Paperback Place of Publication Sydney Country of Publication Australia DEWEY 813 Edition 1st Author Patricia McCormick Publication Date 2007-02-01 Language English Media Book AU Release Date 2007-02-01 Audience Age 16-18 Audience Teenage / Young adult NZ Release Date 2007-01-31 Publisher A&U Childrens Imprint A&U Children We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:3475486;

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