"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 UnboundFour determined homeless children make a life for themselves in Padma Venkatramans stirring middlegrade debut. Life is harsh in Chennais teeming streets, so when runaway sisters Viji and Rukku arrive, their prospects look grim. Very quickly, elevenyearold Viji discovers how vulnerable they are in this uncaring, dangerous world. Fortunately, the girls find shelterand friendshipon an abandoned bridge. With two homeless boys, Muthi and Arul, the group forms a family of sorts. And while making a living scavenging the citys 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, hardfought freedom.

Binding: Paperback;208 pages; Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books; Classification: YFB; Weight: 284 g; Dimensions: 128 x 196 x 16

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