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10-year old Gopal enjoys his life in
rural India but when the family can no longer make a living farming, they reluctantly
move to bustling Mumbai to find work. In his desperation to help earn money for
his family, he unwittingly gets caught up in a child slavery ring. Things seem hopeless,
until he makes friends with the other boys in the same situation and together
they plot their escape. While the subject is serious, the times when Gopal shares
stories of his past are upbeat and the boys interact just like any other boys
their age. The gripping plot of this book make it a good read for ages 8 and
up, especially reluctant readers. Look for it in the Juvenile Section of your library at J SHE.
10-year old Gopal enjoys his life in
rural India but when the family can no longer make a living farming, they reluctantly
move to bustling Mumbai to find work. In his desperation to help earn money for
his family, he unwittingly gets caught up in a child slavery ring. Things seem hopeless,
until he makes friends with the other boys in the same situation and together
they plot their escape. While the subject is serious, the times when Gopal shares
stories of his past are upbeat and the boys interact just like any other boys
their age. The gripping plot of this book make it a good read for ages 8 and
up, especially reluctant readers. Look for it in the Juvenile Section of your library at J SHE.
