Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: It's improper for girls to ride bicycles, but Wadjda has her sights set on one. She is determined to earn the money—even if it means she must win her school's Quran recitation contest.
Topics Sex roles. Coming of age. Bicycles and bicycling. Middle East. Girls and women. Family life. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Schools. Friendship.
SRC Level 5.200000
SRC Points 16.000000
Lexile 790L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2015-09-21
JLG Release Date Feb 2016
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 7
Reading level Elementary, Middle
Format Print
Middle Grade Fiction Plus (Grades 5-7)
Middle Grade Fiction Plus
Middle Grade Fiction Plus (Grades 5-7)
For Grades 5-7
This collection features fiction titles selected for upper elementary and early middle school readers who are ready for engaging, well-crafted stories that reflect their everyday lives and interests. Selections span contemporary and realistic fiction, as well as approachable genre titles, offering accessible narratives with emotional depth, humor, and heart—designed to encourage independent reading and sustained engagement.