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Coming Home is a story set in a beautiful valley where a small community of farmers and their families live and work. Over the years, many of the young people have begun to migrate to earn a living. Everyone wishes there was a way in which these young people could stay back and earn a living right here. It’s a young boy, Selva, who has an idea which could do just that. But will it take shape and will it bring his older brother home? Read the book to find out just how a small idea can lead to big changes.
Written by Priti David, this is a story about migration and home, seen from the eyes of 11-year-old Selva.
age 10- 15 years
ISBN: 9788194407195
Pages: 69
Avg Reading Time: 2 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
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