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Kabir was born in prison and has grown up there, living in a cell with his mother who was falsely accused of a crime. When a new warden takes over, Kabir is sent to live with a man who is only pretending to be his relative. He has nefarious plans for Kabir but fortunately, Kabir is a smart kid and is able to escape. With nowhere to go, he is lucky enough to befriend a homeless girl named Rani and she takes him under her wing. While parts of this book are sad, it is ultimately a swing-up book with themes of family and found family that will warm readers' hearts.

Thanks to Edelweiss for a review copy of this book.

anely73's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

kathriner's review

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4.0

Another great book from this author. I've also read The Bridge Home, which I think I prefer to this one, but this is also a good read.

It was fun to see one of the kids from The Bridge Home appear as an adult here! While both about street kids in India, they are stand alone novels.

lindsloo725's review

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emotional sad slow-paced

3.0

julieanncordero's review

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4.0

I enjoyed this book. I learned a lot about India and I can’t even fathom having a child in prison. It was a very eye opening book.

madisonm934's review

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adventurous hopeful fast-paced

4.0

pib003's review

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5.0

This is a masterpiece, and I learned so much while reading it. My favorite books are the ones that teach you about the world through a story that you can’t put down. I hope lots of young people get the chance to read this book

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