Book of the month for children – July 2008
'Anila's journey' by Mary Finn
Set in 18th century India, this is the story of Anila's search for her father, missing for years.
Her search takes her up the Ganges river, as part of an expedition to record the bird life of Bengal. She encounters prejudice and cruelty, but also great kindness, from the people she meets on the way
Suitable for ages 12 and over, this very unusual story has a cast of fascinating characters, both Indian and English, with descriptions of 18th century Calcutta and the surrounding countryside that really bring it to life.
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