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When hard times threaten their family home, 13‑year‑old Lila and 12‑year‑old Hari find themselves at the center of a struggle to keep their lives together. Their Indian heritage and the customs they observe shape their daily challenges, and their experiences reflect the broader reality of immigrant families in North America. Hari seizes a chance to travel to Bombay, where he encounters new possibilities. Returning home, he brings back optimistic ideas for the future, offering a glimmer of hope that may change the course of their lives.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Anita Desai
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