Homeless Bird

Homeless bird

I did not really loke it that much because Whelan took forever to get on with the story but i liked som of it because it shows hosw lucky oneslef can be.

Best Book EVER! :)

A heart-warming thriller that I enjoyed reading, the only draw-back is that it was so short! There should be a seaqual! (F.Y.I., for the people who get confused with the ocasional hibrew words, look in the back of the book it tells you what they mean; to be honest with you, I would put that in front, but whatever it's still the best book ever!)

Love this book!

I read this book a few years ago and loved it! I loved it so much that I've read it multiple times!

Love!

This book was a treat to read! It was exciting and filled with love and adventure. It kept you on your toes the entire time and I was happy to read it in one sitting. An easy read and very educational. I recommend to everyone! Especially to those who have interests in different cultures.

Great book

One of the best books i have ever read in my entire life! It may be a short book, but that doesnt mean its bad.so worth getting!

A great book

I read this book at school it is such a good book i love the ending a very heart warming book really good you soucd read this book it is really good READ!!!!!

Good book

Eve though i have to readdths boof schol it s stll a very god book. I just cant stay away form it.

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awsome!!!!!!!?????

it is a realy good book!!!!!!!! a must read!!!!!!!!!

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ok

good book, but very short. would not have bought if i knew how short.

Poignant and Beautiful Novel

After reading Homeless Bird I felt like sighing. Not because I was relieved it was over, no just the opposite. I've read a lot of boring and mediocre books lately, it was a relief to finally read a good one. Homeless Bird wasn't just good, it was a wonderful, deeply moving novel that kept me engrossed from begining to end. The main character is Koly, a thirteen-year-old girl living in India. Her parents are looking for a husband for her, who's family will take her in despite her small dowry. Koly's family is poor and there isn't enough food to go around. Koly knows it is her duty to marry, so when a husband is found she feels a mix of apprehension and excitment about what the future has in store. She meets her husband, Hari, for the first time at the wedding. Her parents leave and Koly knows she'll never see her family again. She soon realizes that Hari's family tricked her into an ill-fated marriage. Her new husband is a very sick boy who dies soon after they're married. Koly is like a slave in her in-laws house, doing all the chores, and her mother-in-law is mean and impossible to please. Koly is a very strong heroine, hardworking and eager to learn. She is skilled at embroidery, something her mother taught her, and is happiest when embroidering her memories into quilts. The story is well paced and we follow Koly through all her struggles and hardships, getting a glimpse into a different culture. Whelan's writing was eloquent and the novel was filled with beautiful imagery. Koly's voice was honest and I felt for her deeply. I loved Homeless Bird, it was an excellent novel- the National Book Award it won proves it- and it is definitely a must read.

Questions For Discussion

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This is better that I had expected.....

The title of my book is the Homeless Bird. Homeless Bird is written by a great author, Gloria Whelan. The genre of my book is fiction.
The main character is Koly, a thirteen-year-old Indian girl. She is very beautiful, out-spoken and tough. I can identify with her when she feels all alone with no one to help her with her problems. Another character is Raji, who he is a rickshaw driver in Vrindavan, India. He is tall and lean and has short black wavy hair. Another character is Chandra, who is very beautiful with golden brown skin and sad pleading eyes.Her face and body are plump and soft; she also has long black hair.
The story takes place in a couple places all over India. This makes many life changing events for Koly. Having the story happen in many places makes the book fun and exciting to read.
The author is trying to say that the life of a girl in India is hard to live. The lesson we should get from this is to never give up and always follow your dreams. There is a great moral in this story. This story is about love, the importance of friends, and power. The book showed me many things about India's traditions and cultures. Koly's problem was solved when she fell in love with Raji, and he made all her dreams come true.
Koly is being informed by her parents that she has to get married. Her husband soon dies from a terrible sickness. Her deceased husbands' sister soon has to marry too, and her soon-to-be husband is very wealthy and smart. Her sass (mother-in-law) soon becomes a widow, too. She leaves Koly in a town she's never been in. Koly is forced to live on the streets, but someone soon helps her find a home full of widows. Rija, the person that has helped her through the beginning, falls in love with her and makes her dreams come true.
The book was great, it's a real heart-warmer. The parts I liked about the book were all the exciting things that happened to Koly and changed her life. The part I didn't like was when her sass left her in the temple. For me the book was hard to believe.In some parts it was very predictable. The ending was great. Her life turned out better that she would've thought. I would give the book five stars.

OMG!!!

I read this book fr my book report and it is the best one yet!! I am not a very good reader and don't get into books that easily but when I was finished reading the 1st chapter I fell in love with it!!!

Homeless Bird

Homeless Bird tells the story of a young girl who was widowed at the age of thirteen. Despite facing many hardships, she never lost hope, courage, and faith. And in the end, she found happiness and gained unconditional love. I read this book for the first time in the `mother daughter book club¿ at my elementary school in fourth grade. I always pick this book up whenever I feel down because Koly¿s willpower proved to me that even in the hardest situations, if one has faith and never gives up, one can face any difficulty with a smile and in the end will be successful. This book never fails to give me a new outlook on life for it gives life a new meaning. It teaches us how important family values, ethics, and faith are in our lives. I recommend this book to anyone who wants a good read or who is facing challenges in life. I can guarantee that after reading this beautifully well-written novel you will be inspired and hope will be instilled within you.

A Heart-wrenching story!

I read this book for the first time year ago and immediately fell in love with the poetic story. I now read it once every year and continue to enjoy the story. This book is tragic, but at the same time a wonderful story about a girl who overcomes her sorrows. The character development is top notch and I fell in love with the character Raji. This story is filled with hope and when you finish reading it you feel the story has ended the way you hoped. This is a must read and I highly recommend it for any age group.

A reviewer

I absolutely love this book. I read it when I was going through a tough time of my own, and I felt like Koly was there for me. Gloria Whelan is an extremely good writer, because she makes the characters seem so real and easy to relate to. This book may be a bit sappy towards the end, but the ending is still perfect, because Koly gets what she truly deserves out of life. By the end of the book I felt as though I'd experienced everything with Koly and that we were good friends! =) I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO EVERYONE. It's a great learning experience and taste of the culture of India as well an incredible story of a strong, good person. And don't worry, there's plenty of action too, it's not boring at all!

powerful&encouraging

this book was sad ,impowering, and romantic. when koly gets married her whole life changes in many ways. koly has her ups and downs but she always gets her personal treat.it may include going to parties,getting a job,and falling in love.i personaly love this book.and belive me i only pick up a book mabey twice a year but because of this book i love to read .

keeping staying hopeful

this book is a touching story that teaches you the meaning of a homeless bird.This is a story of standing tall in the rough times and being hopeful. i have not finished the book, but i can tell you it's wonderful!

the best book

this book was really good with lots of action i would recremend this book to alot of people

Something New...!

Well I'm Pakistani and my culture often relates to the Indians so it was awful easy to follow along...and it's great to learn what girls our age go through as we party...they get married!