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The Village by the Sea

by Anita Desai   |  Ages 11+
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The Village by the Sea
The Village by the Sea

Survival and resilience in a small Indian village.

"The Village by the Sea" resonates with real-life struggles and the underlying strength of familial bonds. It's a touching narrative that transports you to the heart of a fishing community near Bombay, allowing you to experience the rich cultural backdrop and the tenacity of two young siblings. Ideal if you're looking for a story that's both uplifting and eye-opening about other ways of life.

  • 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.
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The Village by the Sea

by Anita Desai   |  Ages 11+
$8.90 Now $6.90 Save 22%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$16.03  

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ISBN: 9780141312712
Authors: Anita Desai
Publisher: Puffin
Date of Publication: 2002-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Readers, Chapter Books, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.63
(rated by 3761 readers)

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Forgotten by the evolution of the centuries and indifferent to the advances of the twentieth century, Thul, a tiny fishing village not far from Bombay, continues to follow those rhythms of the seasons that have always been handed down. Hari and Lila were born and raised in the village, but now their family is falling into despair: the father to alcohol while the mother is seriously ill. As for money, there is not even enough to meet the most basic needs.
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Survival and resilience in a small Indian village.

"The Village by the Sea" resonates with real-life struggles and the underlying strength of familial bonds. It's a touching narrative that transports you to the heart of a fishing community near Bombay, allowing you to experience the rich cultural backdrop and the tenacity of two young siblings. Ideal if you're looking for a story that's both uplifting and eye-opening about other ways of life.

  • 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.