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Laskar Pelangi follows eleven children from a remote island in Indonesia who, despite living in poverty and facing challenging educational conditions, gather under a shared sense of hope and curiosity. Their collective spirit of friendship and resilience inspires each other to pursue learning and dream beyond their surroundings. The novel celebrates the power of education, faith, and perseverance to transform lives and community, reminding readers that potential thrives when nurtured by encouragement and belief.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Coming of Age/Childhood Coming of Age
Authors: Andrea Hirata
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