The Pearl That Broke Its Shell Summary
Nadia Hashimi

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The Pearl That Broke Its Shell Overview

"The Pearl That Broke Its Shell" tells the story of Rahima, a 13-old-girl who is married off to a warlord. She draws strength in her difficult situation from the story of her great-great-grandmother Shekiba. Both women use their ability of being a bacha posh, a girl dressed as a boy, to change their lives for the better.

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