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“We are finished!” Aaji cried. “Finished. Their road will swallow up our village.” Young Meera loves her life. Imagine living in a village by a city and the sea. But can plucky Meera save the day when a monster building grows and threatens to destroy their Koliwada homes? Award-winning duo: Nandita da Cunha’s stirring prose and Kripa’s stunning illustrations explore belonging and community, with humour and heart, in this unforgettable story… With facts, photos and activities at the end for creative inspiration! For age 6+
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“We are finished!” Aaji cried. “Finished. Their road will swallow up our village.”
Young Meera loves her life. Imagine living in a village by a city and the sea. But can plucky Meera save the day when a monster building grows and threatens to destroy their Koliwada homes?
Award-winning duo: Nandita da Cunha’s stirring prose and Kripa’s stunning illustrations explore belonging and community, with humour and heart, in this unforgettable story…
With facts, photos and activities at the end for creative inspiration!
For age 6+
Book Details
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ISBN9789394185111
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Pages30
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Avg Reading Time1 hrs
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Age0-11 yrs
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Country of OriginIndia
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