A fast paced quick read-- realistic fiction issue book from Deborah Ellis-- well done and powerful. Valli's short life has been very rough-- coal picking and virtually enslaved to a poor family in India. Abused in every way, Valli runs off to live by herself on the streets of Calcutta where she eventually meets a Doctor who convinces her to trust enough to get medical treatment for her leprosy. Sharp and powerfully told in Valli's own voice. All too realistic fiction. I love Deborah Ellis.
No comments:
Post a Comment