| Child of Spring Contributor(s): Zia, Farhana (Author) |
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ISBN: 1561459046 ISBN-13: 9781561459049 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - Asia - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship - Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2015014790 |
| Lexile Measure: 640 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.1" W x 8.6" (0.90 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Indian - Cultural Region - Indian |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 193451 Reading Level: 4.2 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 6.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Engaging writing and a delightful protagonist bring a 1960s Indian village to life. Basanta longs for the beautiful ring worn by her young mistress, but when it is finally hers, she realizes that it's not the wonderful possession she expected. Increasingly aware of the struggles of her less privileged friends, Lali and Bala, she finds a way to improve their lives and entertain their community-- and the beautiful ring takes on new meaning. Farhana Zia's engaging novel--filled with a cast of distinct, endearing characters and humorous, thought-provoking events--provides an insightful look at relative privilege and opportunity. |
Contributor Bio(s): Zia, Farhana: - Farhana Zia is an elementary school teacher who grew up in Hyderabad, India. Her stories blend humor and tradition, memories and contemporary moments. Her first picture book, Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-Ji, received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews. She lives in Massachusetts. |