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Sold

Fiction | Novel/Book in Verse | YA | Published in 2006

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Patricia McCormick

Sold

Fiction | Novel/Book in Verse | YA | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

263

Format

Novel/Book in Verse • Fiction

Setting

Nepal • Contemporary

Publication Year

2006

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

820L

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Super Short Summary

In Sold by Patricia McCormick, Lakshmi, a 13-year-old girl from a remote Nepali village, is trafficked to an Indian brothel called "Happiness House" under false pretenses. She chronicles her harrowing experiences and interactions with other inhabitants through short vignettes, ultimately detailing her clever scheme to secure her own rescue. The novel includes references to physical abuse and suicide.

Dark

Emotional

Challenging

Contemplative

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Sold by Patricia McCormick Sold by Patricia McCormick has been widely praised for its powerful and heartbreaking portrayal of human trafficking. Reviewers commend McCormick's sensitive and poignant storytelling, well-researched depiction of a critical issue, and the development of a strong and relatable protagonist. Some criticisms include the book's stark and graphic content, which, while impactful, may be distressing for some readers. Overall, Sold is lauded for raising awareness and evoking strong emotional responses.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Sold?

Readers who would enjoy Patricia McCormick's Sold typically appreciate gripping, emotional narratives about resilience and human rights. Fans of books like Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns or Mitali Perkins' Bamboo People will find a compelling and enlightening story in McCormick's work.

Book Details
Pages

263

Format

Novel/Book in Verse • Fiction

Setting

Nepal • Contemporary

Publication Year

2006

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

820L

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