Rickshaw Girl by Mitali Perkins - ISBN: 9781580893091
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Naima is a talented painter of traditional alpana patterns, which Bangladeshi women and girls paint on their houses for special celebrations. When Naima’s rash effort to raise money puts her family deeper in debt, she draws on her talents to save the day. Illustrations.

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    96 pages

  • Release Date

    1 January 2014

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Summary

The moving and critically acclaimed story of a young, artistic Bangladeshi girl who bravely defies tradition in order to support her family through hard times.Naima is a talented painter of traditional alpana patterns, which Bangladeshi women and girls paint on their houses for special celebrations. But Naima is not satisfied just painting alpana. She wants to help earn money for her family, like her best friend, Saleem, does for his family.When Naima’s rash effort to help puts her family dee…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781580893091
ISBN-10:1580893090
Author:Mitali Perkins, Jamie Hogan
Publisher:Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
Imprint:Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:96
Release Date:1 January 2014
Weight:180g
Dimensions:222mm x 154mm x 9mm
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Critics Review

“Naima’s story will be relished by students and teachers alike.”“Perkins draws on her family roots to tell the lively contemporary story of a young Bangladeshi girl who challenges the traditional role of women in her village so that she can help her struggling family in hard times… . a realistic story with surprises that continue until the end.”

About The Author

Mitali Perkins

Mitali Perkins is the author of several novels for children, including SECRET KEEPER, the First Daughter series, BAMBOO PEOPLE, MONSOON SUMMER, and The NOT SO-STAR-SPANGLED LIFE OF SUNITA SEN. She lives in California.

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