75 pages • 2 hours read
Patricia McCormickSold
Fiction | Novel/Book in Verse | YA | Published in 2006A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
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.
Reviews & Readership
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 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.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
820LBook Details
Realistic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt
Emotions/Behavior: Hope
Emotions/Behavior: Fear