The book Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind is about an 11 year old Muslim girl's, Shabanu, life. Her 13 year old sister, Phulan, is going to get married in a few months to her cousin, Hamir, who is 18 years old. In about 2 years, Shabanu will marry Hamir's younger brother, Murad. When Shbanu's father sells her favorite pet, they become instantly richer than they've ever been before, but Shabanu couln't be sadder. They have Phulan's dowry and are now preparing for the wedding. They go to visit Hamir and his family on their land, which is owned by the horrible landlord, Nazir Mohammad. When Nazir Mohammad sees beautiful Phulan, he is set on having her for himself, and he'll take Shabanu as well. If Phulan and Shabanu are to live, their family and them must leave immediately. But when Nazir Mohammad attacks Hamir, he's in no state to marry anytime soon. The wedding is called off.
Nazir Mohammad's brother, Rahim-Sahib wants peace on the land and agrees to keep the peace, if he can marry Shabanu. Shabanu's parents agree, and now Phulan is to marry Murad, who Shabanu loves, and Shabanu is to marry a 55 year old man who already has 4 wives who are sure to hate Shabanu. What will happen next? Will Shabanu really marry Rahim-Sahib? Read the book to find out!
Nazir Mohammad's brother, Rahim-Sahib wants peace on the land and agrees to keep the peace, if he can marry Shabanu. Shabanu's parents agree, and now Phulan is to marry Murad, who Shabanu loves, and Shabanu is to marry a 55 year old man who already has 4 wives who are sure to hate Shabanu. What will happen next? Will Shabanu really marry Rahim-Sahib? Read the book to find out!
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