Sriraj Banerjee Banerjee itibaren Çakırbağ Köyü
British-educated Yasmine's parents have relocated back to Afghanistan, the land of their birth. She finds the role of women oppressive and longs to return to school. Her new best friend, Tamanna, helps fill her days with joy and they look forward to attending a new school. But the Taliban doesn't agree with educating women and the school is closed to girls. The two friends decide to flee after Tamanna is to be married to a much older man and Yasmine's parents are seriously wounded in an attack. Though eventually separated, the girls remain strong in their faith and in each other. The book does a good job of describing present-day Afghanistan and the troubles within its borders. Two thumbs up!