Young Adult books set in Saudi Arabia (2)


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The Green Bicycle by Haifaa al Mansour EN

Rating: 5 (1 vote)
Country: Asia / Saudi Arabia flag Saudi Arabia
Description:
Dreamer. Rebel. Hero. Wadjda has one simple wish - to race her friend Abdullah on her very own bicycle. But in Saudi Arabia, it is considered improper for girls to ride bikes and her parents forbid her from having one. Sick of playing by the rules, Wadjda schemes different ways to make money and buy the bike herself. But freedom comes at a high price . . . 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 irresistible heart.

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A Girl Like That by Tanaz Bhathena EN

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Country: Asia / Saudi Arabia flag Saudi Arabia
Description:
In this debut novel set in Saudi Arabia, where the law forbids romantic relationships outside of marriage, two teens fall in love with tragic consequences. "Unlike any YA book I've ever readEfascinating and disturbing."--#1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Jodi Picoult.