Anita Desai

The Village by the Sea (A Puffin Book)

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ISBN 13:: 9780141359762
author:: Anita Desai
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Puffin
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 12.9 x 1.9 x 19.8 cm
Genre:: Children's Books, Fiction, Family, Friends & Social Issues
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 10 working days

£9.45

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The Village by the Sea is a powerful survival story about a young girl's struggle to care for her family in extreme poverty. When Hari sets out to find work in the city, Lila takes on the responsibility of keeping everything together, despite the challenges they face.

Set against the backdrop of a small fishing village near Bombay, this book paints a vivid picture of life under difficult circumstances. Despite the hardships, the story showcases the strength and resilience of the family, offering a thought-provoking glimpse into another culture.

This award-winning novel by Anita Desai is a gripping tale of survival and hope, set against the rich cultural heritage of India's coastal communities.

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