Books like Saraswati's way by Monika Schröder
When Akash, a mathematically gifted twelve‑year‑old, leaves his village in rural India seeking a better education, he ends up at New Delhi’s train station. There, he relies on Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, to help him navigate the challenges of street life, resist the temptations of quick money, and discern whom he can trust. The story follows Akash’s journey to self‑discovery and educational aspiration amid urban adversity.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Monika Schröder
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