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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
10
Age Group
0-2 Years
Language
English
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Book Summary
This fiction explores a resourceful, multilingual orphan detective set in late 19thโcentury British India. Its central themes are identity, belonging, and cultural exchange, inviting readers to reflect on what home really means. Itโs suited for readers who enjoy historical adventure and comingโofโage stories, with an adventurous yet thoughtful emotional tone.
The narrative is storyโled and vividly drawn, traveling from crowded markets and windโswept plains to bustling cities and tranquil religious sites. Along the way, the young protagonist encounters a Tibetan lama, a Hindu holy man, and a Pashtun tribesman, creating a rich tapestry of cultures. The journey invites readers to imagine the landscapes and cultures and to consider questions of loyalty, memory, and what home can feel like across borders.
Readers finish with a broader perspective on cultures and histories, heightened curiosity about the world, and a sense of resilience and wonder that lingers long after the last page.
Product Details
Author
Rudyard Kipling
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
10
Language
English
SKU
BK0463910
ISBN
9780241543542
Reading Age
0-2 Years
Dimensions
12.9x1.4x19.8CM
Binding
Hardback
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