Four determined homeless children make a life for themselves in India, in the stirring middle-grade debut by the author of A Time to Dance--a beautifully written novel about young people who must use their instincts and grit to survive (Aisha Saeed, author of the New York Times-bestselling Amal Unbound).
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..
After all, they are now the bosses of themselves and no longer dependent on untrustworthy adults.
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.
With two homeless boys, Muthi and Arul, the group forms a family of sorts.
Fortunately, the girls find shelter--and friendship--on an abandoned bridge.
Very quickly, eleven-year-old Viji discovers how vulnerable they are in this uncaring, dangerous world.
Life is harsh in Chennai\'s teeming streets, so when runaway sisters Viji and Rukku arrive, their prospects look grim.
Four determined homeless children make a life for themselves in Padma Venkatraman\'s stirring middle-grade debut.
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 Cover may vary.
Readers will be captivated by this beautifully written novel about young people who must use their instincts and grit to survive.
Four determined homeless children make a life for themselves in India, in the stirring middle-grade debut by the author of A Time to Dance--a beautifully written novel about young people who must use their instincts and grit to survive (Aisha Saeed, author of the New York Times-bestselling Amal Unbound)
