"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

The Bridge Home

"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 Unbound

Four determined homeless children make a life for themselves in Padma Venkatraman's stirring middle-grade debut.

Life is harsh in Chennai's teeming streets, so when runaway sisters Viji and Rukku arrive, their prospects look grim. Very quickly, eleven-year-old Viji discovers how vulnerable they are in this uncaring, dangerous world. Fortunately, the girls find shelter--and friendship--on an abandoned bridge. With two homeless boys, Muthi and Arul, the group forms a family of sorts. 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. 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, hard-fought freedom.
Country USA
Brand Penguin
Manufacturer Nancy Paulsen Books
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber RKC0003438468
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2019-02-05
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781524738112

Country	USA
Brand	Penguin
Manufacturer	Nancy Paulsen Books
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	RKC0003438468
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2019-02-05
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781524738112

The Bridge Home

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