Just Train Ride Away
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Santosh travels alone from Mumbai, where he lives with his mother, to Kolkata, on holiday. He has secret plans to look for his father, whom he barely remembers. The train ride brings him into contact with people outside his sheltered world – a prelude to another, deeper, journey. With a light and honest touch, this book explores the emotional dilemma of a young boy who faces the bittersweet reality of estrangement.
ISBN: 9788181461674
Pages: 60
Avg Reading Time: 2 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
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