The Green Bicycle
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| Rating | : | 4.29 (781 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0147515033 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Haifaa Al Mansour is a Saudi Arabian film director and screenwriter, and the winner of an EDA Female Focus Award. Her next film, “A Storm in the Stars” starring Elle Fanning, is set to release in 2016. . The Green Bicycle is her debut novel. Her first feature-length film, “Wadjda,” won the Be
She desperately wants a bicycle so that she can race her friend Abdullah, even though it is considered improper for girls to ride bikes. But after she's caught, she’s forced to turn over a new leaf (sort of), or risk expulsion from school. In the vein of Year of the Dog and The Higher Power of Lucky, this Middle Eastern coming-of-age story is told with warmth, spirit, and a mischievous sense of humor Spunky eleven-year-old Wadjda lives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with her parents. Still, Wadjda keeps scheming, and with the bicycle so closely in her sights, she will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Wadjda earns money for her dream bike by selling homemade bracelets and mixtapes of banned music to her classmates. Set against the shifting social attitudes of the Middle East, The Green Bicycle explores gender roles, conformity, and the importance of family, all with wit and irresisti
However, whereas in Wadjda, striking visual imagery conveyed the girl's desire for freedom, here, Al Mansour relies on often-clunky prose to describe every action, thought, or emotion. Wadjda is a well-executed character: despite her feisty nature, she's vulnerable and flawed, and her story will resonate with boys and girls alike. Hewing close to the original film, Al Mansour tells the story of Wadjda, a rebellious and snarky 11-year-old Saudi Arabian girl. From School Library Journal Gr 4–8—In 2012, Al Mansour directed the film Wadjda and made history by becoming the first female Saudi Arabian filmmaker to shoot a full-length movie; here, she adapts her successful work for a middle grade audience, with mixed results. The author often pauses to e
"Three Stars" according to terri. gave this book as a gift. receiver says that she loves it.. "Insightful middle grade fiction" according to Renee. Set in modern day Saudi Arabia, this middle grade fiction book tells the story of Wadjda, a spunky eleven year old girl who is challenging what is expected of her. As I was reading, the scenes sprung to life, as if in a movie. I thought it would be fabulous as a movie and was excited to read in the "About the Author" section at the end, that this is the autho. We need more Wadjdas in the World! full of spirit and spunk! We need more Wadjdas in the world who can stand up and follow their dreams! My full review here:[]