Set during World War II and the last days of British occupation in India, this remarkable debut poignantly depicts a young girl struggling to find her place in a mixed-up world, and tells a powerful story about love and loss set against a fascinating historical backdrop.
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ISBN–13: 9780142414903
Publisher: Speak
Publication Date: Feb-2010
Pages: 272
Lexile Level: 0750
Ages: 12 - UP