The Green Bicycle

This coming-of-age story set in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia follows eleven-year-old Wadjda as she dreams of owning a bicycle, challenging cultural norms and social expectations. With humor and spirited resilience, Wadjda navigates her quest while confronting issues of gender, conformity, and family dynamics. The novel offers a warm, insightful look into growing up amid changing societal attitudes in the Middle East.