Mira Levenson is bursting with excitement as she flies to India to stay with her aunt and cousin for the first time. As soon as she lands Mira is hurled into the sweltering heat and a place full of new sights, sounds, and deeply buried family secrets ...From the moment Mira meets Janu she feels an instant connection. He becomes her guide, showing her both the beauty and the chaos of Kolkata. Nothing is as she imagined it - and suddenly home feels a long way away. Before Mira leaves India she is determined to uncover the truth about her family, whatever it takes, and she must also make a decision that will break someone's heart.
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Specifications
Book Details
Imprint
Macmillan Children's Books
Publication Year
March
Contributors
Author Info
Sita was born in Derby in 1966 to an Indian doctor from Kolkata and an English nurse from the Lake District. She has a BA in English Literature and an MA in Arts Education. Her many projects and writing commissions have been produced in theatres, universities, schools and community groups throughout Britain and America. Sita lives and works in North London with her husband, three children and a temperamental cat.
Additional Features
Age Group
6-8 years
Dimensions
Width
22 mm
Height
196 mm
Length
131 mm
Depth
0.94 inch
Weight
246 gr
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One of my favourites.
A wonderful book, the author has described India so aptly it's simply beautiful. Wonderfully written, you can connect with the protagonist at every step. It's almost impossible to put down. Drama, humor and suspense - simply perfect!