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Thirst (Paperback)
Varsha Bajaj
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R200
R156
Discovery Miles 1 560
Save R44 (22%)
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Ships in 5 - 10 working days
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A New York Times Bestseller The riveting story of a heroic girl who
fights for her belief that water should be for everyone. Minni
lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where access to water is
limited to a few hours a day and the communal taps have long lines.
Lately, though, even that access is threatened by severe water
shortages and thieves who are stealing this precious commodity-an
act that Minni accidentally witnesses one night. Meanwhile, in the
high-rise building where she just started to work, she discovers
that water streams out of every faucet and there's even a rooftop
swimming pool. What Minni also discovers there is one of the water
mafia bosses. Now she must decide whether to expose him and risk
her job and maybe her life. How did something as simple as access
to water get so complicated?
This exceptional and powerful anthology explores the joys,
heartbreaks and triumphs of immigration, with stories by critically
acclaimed and bestselling YA authors who are shaped by the journeys
they and their families have taken from home--and to find home.
WELCOME From some of the most exciting bestselling and
up-and-coming YA authors writing today...journey from Ecuador to
New York City and Argentina to Utah...from Australia to Harlem and
India to New Jersey...from Fiji, America, Mexico and more... Come
On In. With characters who face random traffic stops, TSA
detention, customs anxiety, and the daunting and inspiring journey
to new lands...who camp with their extended families, dance at
weddings, keep diaries, teach ESL...who give up their rooms for
displaced family, decide their own answer to the question "where
are you from?" and so much more... Come On In illuminates fifteen
of the myriad facets of the immigrant experience, from authors who
have been shaped by the journeys they and their families have taken
from home--and to find home.
"How many kisses do you want tonight?" Daddy Bear growls, cuddling
Little Bear tight. "I want ONE," laughs Little Bear, "A big, loud
kiss on my soft, brown hair." How many kisses do you want, young
fellow?" Mommy Duck asks, fluffing Little Duck yellow. With simple,
rhyming text, this adorable counting bedtime book celebrates the
special ritual of goodnight kisses for animals and humans alike.
Cozy up with your little one for a goodnight kiss -- or two, or
three, or four... Varsha Bajaj's warm story and Ivan Bates's
charming illustrations creates a sweet board book perfect for
sharing with babies and toddlers.
With a loving mama, a trumpeting herd, curious cousins, and even
some dancing peacocks heralding this little one's arrival, it is
apparent that the joy and wonder a new baby brings is shared by
all! Varsha Bajaj's lilting prose and Eliza Wheeler's enchanting
scenes of a wide-eyed baby elephant and its smitten family
celebrate the importance of family and community in every child's
life. Set in the lush wilds of India, this is an endearing,
beautifully illustrated tribute to little ones getting their first
warm welcome to the world.
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Thirst (Hardcover)
Varsha Bajaj
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R491
R376
Discovery Miles 3 760
Save R115 (23%)
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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A New York Times Bestseller The riveting story of a heroic girl who
fights for her belief that water should be for everyone. Minni
lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where access to water is
limited to a few hours a day and the communal taps have long lines.
Lately, though, even that access is threatened by severe water
shortages and thieves who are stealing this precious commodity-an
act that Minni accidentally witnesses one night. Meanwhile, in the
high-rise building where she just started to work, she discovers
that water streams out of every faucet and there's even a rooftop
swimming pool. What Minni also discovers there is one of the water
mafia bosses. Now she must decide whether to expose him and risk
her job and maybe her life. How did something as simple as access
to water get so complicated?
An uplifting story, told through the alternating voices of two
middle-schoolers, in which a community rallies to reject racism.
Karina Chopra would have never imagined becoming friends with the
boy next door--after all, they've avoided each other for years and
she assumes Chris is just like the boys he hangs out with, who she
labels a pack of hyenas. Then Karina's grandfather starts tutoring
Chris, and she discovers he's actually a nice, funny kid. But one
afternoon something unimaginable happens--the three of them are
assaulted by a stranger who targets Indian-American Karina and her
grandfather because of how they look. Her grandfather is gravely
injured and Karina and Chris vow not to let hate win. When Karina
posts a few photos related to the attack on social media, they
quickly attract attention, and before long her #CountMeIn
post--"What does an American look like? #immigrants #WeBelong
#IamAmerican #HateHasNoHomeHere"--goes viral and a diverse
population begin to add their own photos. Then, when Papa is
finally on the road to recovery, Karina uses her newfound social
media reach to help celebrate both his homecoming and a community
coming together.
An uplifting story, told through the alternating voices of two
middle-schoolers, in which a community rallies to reject racism.
Karina Chopra would have never imagined becoming friends with the
boy next door--after all, they've avoided each other for years and
she assumes Chris is just like the boys he hangs out with, who she
labels a pack of hyenas. Then Karina's grandfather starts tutoring
Chris, and she discovers he's actually a nice, funny kid. But one
afternoon something unimaginable happens--the three of them are
assaulted by a stranger who targets Indian-American Karina and her
grandfather because of how they look. Her grandfather is gravely
injured and Karina and Chris vow not to let hate win. When Karina
posts a few photos related to the attack on social media, they
quickly attract attention, and before long her #CountMeIn
post--"What does an American look like? #immigrants #WeBelong
#IamAmerican #HateHasNoHomeHere"--goes viral and a diverse
population begin to add their own photos. Then, when Papa is
finally on the road to recovery, Karina uses her newfound social
media reach to help celebrate both his homecoming and a community
coming together.
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