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"Readers will be captivated by this beautifully written novel about young people who must use their instincts and grit to survive. Padma shares with us an unflinching peek into the reality millions of homeless children live every day but also infuses her story with hope and bravery that will inspire readers and stay with them long after turning the final page."--Aisha Saeed, author of the New York Times Bestselling Amal Unbound Four determined homeless children make a life for themselves in Padma Venkatraman's stirring middle-grade debut. Life is harsh in Chennai's teeming streets, so when runaway sisters Viji and Rukku arrive, their prospects look grim. Very quickly, eleven-year-old Viji discovers how vulnerable they are in this uncaring, dangerous world. Fortunately, the girls find shelter--and friendship--on an abandoned bridge. With two homeless boys, Muthi and Arul, the group forms a family of sorts. And while making a living scavenging the city's trash heaps is the pits, the kids find plenty to laugh about and take pride in too. After all, they are now the bosses of themselves and no longer dependent on untrustworthy adults. But when illness strikes, Viji must decide whether to risk seeking help from strangers or to keep holding on to their fragile, hard-fought freedom.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1524738131
ISBN13:9781524738136
Release Date:April 2020
Publisher:Nancy Paulsen Books
Length:208 Pages
Weight:0.38 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.0" x 7.6"
Age Range:10 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 5 and higher
Customer Reviews
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This book will make you cry
Published by Emma K. , 4 years ago
I ordered this book after seeing it reccomend on instagram. I read it in one night. While it is a fictional story, the author based it on many real events. It takes place in India, and the main characters are four homeless children. The book points out the harsh realities of poverty and the need for people who will pick you up when you are struggling. I sobbed through the last chapter.
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