This book could be a good read for someone who wants to explore the resilience of children in the face of adversity. With its vivid portrayal of the challenges faced by a poor family in India, it offers a heartfelt and inspiring story that will tug at your heartstrings. Through the eyes of Lila and her younger brother, the reader experiences the struggle to survive in a world where their parents cannot provide for them. It is a tale of determination, family bonds, and the power of hope.

Riley is your virtual thrift companion, and here to help you find your next favourite read. You can also find in-stock similar reads linked by topic and genre here!

• Guardian Children's Fiction Prize (1982)

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.