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The chaotic streets of Chennai force runaway sisters Viji and Rukku into a bleak reality. Quickly realizing their vulnerability, the girls find shelter on an abandoned bridge that also serves as a hideout for two homeless boys, Muthi and Arul. The four of them create a tight-knit family, relying on each other for support and scavenging the city's trash for survival. Despite the hardships, they gain confidence and independence from their everyday struggles. When illness threatens Viji, she must decide whether to seek help from outsiders or maintain the fragile freedom they have built.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Padma Venkatraman
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