The Shadows of Ghadames

Posted on 25 September 2017 by Joëlle Stolz

This story about a Muslim girl bound by traditional Islamic customs but who yearns for something explores women s rights, freedom, religion, and identity In the Libyan city of Ghadames, Malika watches her merchant father depart on one of his caravan expeditions She too yearns to travel to distant cities, and longs to learn to read like her younger brother But nearly 12 years old, and soon to be of marriagable age, Malika knows that like all Muslim women she must be content with a secluded, limited life Then one night a stranger enters her home someone who disrupts the traditional order of things and who affects Malika in unexpected ways I was enchanted by this story of a brave Berber girl who dares to dream and its filigree of details about harem life, ancient trade routes, goddesses and healers The real beauty of The Shadows of Ghadames is that it transcends the exotic to explore universal truths about the condition of being human Suzanne Fisher Staples, author of the Newbery Honor BookShabanu Daughter of the WindStolz invigorates her tale with elegant prose and a deft portrayal of a girl verging on adolescence The vivid backdrop is intoxicating, but the story s universal concerns will touch readers most Booklist, Starred Free Read The Shadows of Ghadames [ Author ] Joëlle Stolz [ Kindle ePUB or eBook ] – kino-fada.fr The Shadows of Ghadames by Joelle Stolz 2004 Historical Fiction, 118 pagesGhadames, a city in Libya near Algeria and Tunisia, is changing along with its customs and gender roles Caught between the past and the future at the end of the nineteenth century, Malika, a girl on the brink of adulthood, is bothered by some of the cultural restrictions of women and yet scared of her unknown future and womanhood Built on tradition and religious beliefs, Ghadames holds two unique cities the streets belo The Shadows of Ghadames by Joelle Stolz 2004 Historical Fiction, 118 pagesGhadames, a city in Libya near Algeria and Tunisia, is changing along with its customs and gender roles Caught between the past and the future at the end of the...Genre Realistic FictionFormat Chapter bookAward Batchelder AwardSummary This story is about a Muslim girl, Malika, who longs to travel and dream Because of her culture, she is limited as a female to do much outside the home One night, her second mother and her find a wounded man outside their home They take him in to help him heal, while the men of the house are gone on a business trip The women of the home, hide this secret from their neighbors Malika becomes friends with Abdelkarim an Genre Realistic FictionFormat Chapter bookAward Batchelder AwardSummary This story is about a Muslim girl, Malika, who longs to travel and dream Because of her culture, she is limited as a female to do much outside the home One night, her second mother and her find a wounded man outside their home They take him in to help him heal, while the men of the house are gone on a business trip The women of the home, hide this secret from their neighbors Malika becomes friends with Abdelkarim and begins to learn how to read and wri...This is the only historical story about this region and the culture in young adult literature, that I know of The narrative paints a beautiful picture of life for women on the city roofs, the gardens, nature, rituals, beliefs, architecture, politics, and social s including details like the women s tattoos, the baths, the caravans It is a coming of age story of a young north african, Berber girl at the turn of the century A lot of the story describes how men and women treat each other, w This is the only historical story about this region and the culture in young adult literature, that I know of The narrative paints a beautiful picture of life for women on the city roofs, the gardens, nature, rituals, beliefs, architecture, politics, and social s including details like the women s tattoos, the baths, the caravan...Stolz, Joelle, 1999 Temerson, Catherine trans, 2004 The Shadows of Ghadames Delacorte Press At the end of the 19th century in the city of Ghadames in southern Libya, 11 year old Malika s life is beginning to change On the brink of adulthood, she is no longer allowed to walk in public and is restricted to traveling on the rooftops of the city buildings A mysterious stranger comes into the women s lives while Malika s father is away on business, and Malika s respect for the women of Ghad Stolz, Joelle, 1999 Temerson, Catherine trans, 2004 The Shadows of Ghadames Delacorte Press At the end of the 19th century in the city of Ghadames in southern Libya, 11 year old Malika s life is beginning to change On the brink of adulthood, she is no longer allowed to walk in public and is restricted to traveling on the rooftops of the city buildings A mysterious stranger comes into the women s lives while Malika s father is away on business, and Malika s respect for the women of Ghadames begins to grow This historical fiction novel, originally written in French, does a wonderful job of portraying the lives of women in the Middle East Despite the confining rules and customs the wome...This book was interesting I liked it because it was about a different culture.Summary This book is about a girl named Malika who lives in the Libyan city of Ghadames She has just watched her merchant father depart on one of his caravan expeditions She too desires to travel to distant cities, and really wants to learn to read like her younger brother But she is almost 12 years old, and soon to be of ma...When I started this book, I thought it seemed very promising because the author began by describing in vivid detail the fascinating setting of her book 1800 s Libya Joelle Stolz certainly has a way with words and a talent for making an exotic setting come to life.However, her talent stops there Stolz may have a way with words, but she definitely does not have a way with plots, characters, or writing about things readers just may actually be interested in.The characters are silly and badly wr When I started this book, I thought it seemed very promising because the author began by describing in vivid detail the fascinating setting of her book 1800 s Libya Joelle Stolz certainly has a way with words and a talent f...This is a historical fiction book that is set in the city of Ghadames, in southern Libya The time period for this book is the late nineteenth century This book shows the culture of the city during this time period The book is about a girl named Malika, her family, and the traditions of these people I really enjoyed this book It was very interesting to find out about the culture of these people during this time period I would use this book in my classroom to ...Coffee should be savored with your eyes shut, so that its subtle perfume spreads in your mouth and rises up to your nostrils pg 72 Womens bodies are like books you have to know how to decipher them pg 75.This is the story of a Berber girl, Malika, who lives with her family in Ghadames Her father goes on a journey, and his second wife takes in a strange man at night Despite the customs of the time, and her mother s initial resistence, Abdelkarim teaches Malika to read This book provides a Coffee should be savored with your eyes shut, so that its subtle perfume spreads in your mouth and rises up to your nostrils pg 72 Womens bodies are like books you have to know how to decipher them pg 75.T...Taking place in Ghadames, a Muslim child Malika about to become an adult will understand that her world is less constrained than she thinks it really is With strong Libyan customs the men rule the streets while the women live on the connected rooftops Though Malika has the freedoms of those rooftops she still yearns forMalika wants to be able to travel with her father as a merchant, to be able to read also to see what lies beyond the customs and of women and what the are suspected to Taking place in Ghadames, a Muslim child Malika ...Genre Junior fiction Realistic.Reading Level FluentTopics Themes Women s life, rights, and regulations in Libya Middle East Coming of age story for Malika secondary for her brother, Jasim.Curricular Use Independent.Social Introduction to other cultures family structure non traditional family for Americans Husband has ...

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25 September 2017

Joëlle Stolz