My Sister's Perfect Husband

Rosemary Hayes

Series: Promises
Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old
Reading Age: 6.5 - 8 Years old
Published: 1 January 2019
AR Book Level: MY+ 2.9
Book Band: Orange
Catch Up Level: TBC
Lexile Level: TBC
Pages: 64pp
Words: 2,868 words
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Availability: In stock

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ISBN: 9781785912573
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Description

Laila's older sister Mina is eighteen and her Pashtun family feel it's time they found her a husband. They introduce her to endless suitable young men, but Mina scowls at each one, putting them off as much as she can. Mina's family are in despair. No one will ever want to marry her! So Laila sets about finding the perfect husband for her sister.

Featuring a warm romantic love story combined with relevant cultural and social issues, this book is idea for the girl who may be a reluctant reader but who wants to read books that are applicable to her age group. As part of the Promises series, this book tells a love story with light-heartedness and warmth, while dealing with real-life issues from a different perspective.

Shortlisted for the Coventry Inspiration Rapid Reads Book Award 2018.

Reviews

“This is a delightful and charming story with amusing incidents...the reader’s interest is maintained until the very last page.[My Sister’s Perfect Husband] will be a most welcome addition to any collection of Dyslexia Friendly publications.” - Gillian Hill, SEN Teacher