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Anand and Nisha, two young girls from the Himalayas, embark on a dangerous journey to restore a magical conch shell that has been lost to their land. They set out on foot across the Himalayas, facing treacherous terrain and harsh weather. When they arrive in Coal, a futuristic city where the air and water are polluted and the upper classes live in luxury under hermetically sealed domes, they must navigate a society that values wealth and power over anything else. The conch shell is believed to be powerful and can bring about change, but it is also a symbol of the corrupt and oppressive regime that rules the city. As they search for the shell, Anand and Nisha encounter various characters, including a group of rebels who are fighting against the regime. The story explores themes of hope, sacrifice, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
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