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The Village by the Sea

by Anita Desai
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Unique A glimpse into the struggles of a poverty-stricken family

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.

  • 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
$11.90 Now $5.90 Save 50% more
ISBN: 9780435122904
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $22.37
Authors: Anita Desai
Publisher: Heinemann ed
Date of Publication: 1985-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Middle Grade, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Classics, Asia, Literature, Young Adult Contemporary, Coming of Age
Goodreads rating: 3.63
(rated by 3737 readers)

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Winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Award.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Unique A glimpse into the struggles of a poverty-stricken family

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.

  • 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.